Quick note that if characters don’t display correctly from your client and you want samba to display characters properly you should change to the following samba server settings in smb.conf:
[global]
client code page = 936
unix charset = UTF8
…
and the following linux client settings:
[global]
unix charset = UTF8
…
You may need to set UTF8 to GB2312 or some other setting for some windows environments.
I recently came across an article HERE that discusses new anti piracy measures Microsoft has begun taking to combat piracy in China (which is estimated to be 90%). It brings me great relief that we use linux systems as they are ethical, free, and don’t contain virusses or malicious software designed to steal sensitive information. I’d encourage everyone currently using pirated software to either purchase legitimate copies or moving/migrating to open source/free software (particularly one of the free linux or unix variants). In the case of the latter, please see our services and contact pages for assistance converting your office.