how to copy larger 2GB files with samba share

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mashkoor.qadir
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how to copy larger 2GB files with samba share

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im trying to copy a 5 gb file with in samba folder, that breaks the file after copying 2GB and gives the message Limit exceeding.......... how can i do this?
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Re: how to copy larger 2GB files with samba share

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What is your linux operating system name and its version?
Are you using Windows XP?

You are copying file from windows to linux?
You are copying file from linux to windows?
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Re: how to copy larger 2GB files with samba share

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try to mount with lfs option

mount -t smbfs -o lfs //server/share
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