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Question #202673 on samba4 in Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/samba4/+question/202673

jack austin posted a new comment:
I'm sorry to hear that you're encountering issues with installing Samba
on your fresh installation of Ubuntu 12.04. Samba is a powerful tool for
sharing files and printers between Linux and Windows systems. To
troubleshoot the installation problem, I recommend trying the following
steps:

Update your system: Before installing any software, it's always a good idea to ensure your system is up to date. Open a terminal and run the following command:
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sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
This will update the package lists and upgrade any installed packages.

Install Samba: Try installing Samba using the apt package manager. In the terminal, run the following command:
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sudo apt-get install samba
This command will fetch and install the necessary packages for Samba.

Verify installation: Once the installation is complete, verify that Samba is installed by running the following command:
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smbd --version
This should display the installed version of Samba.

If you encounter an error during the installation process that suggests it may be a bug, it's worth checking the Ubuntu forums or bug tracker for any known issues related to Samba on Ubuntu 12.04. There may be specific workarounds or patches available to resolve the problem.
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Alternatively, you may consider upgrading to a newer version of Ubuntu (if feasible) as Ubuntu 12.04 has reached its end-of-life and is no longer officially supported, which could potentially contribute to compatibility issues.

I hope these steps help you with your Samba installation. If you have
any further questions or encounter any specific error messages, please
provide more details, and I'll be happy to assist you further.

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