reed@engr.orst.edu writes:
 > I've been trying to export my drives to another machine but can't seem to 
 > be able to.
 > 
 > I get messages like this:
 > reedb# showmount -e
 > RPC: Program not registeredCan't do Exports rpc
 > reedb# 
 > 
 > The /etc/exports file is set up.
 > 
 > I can mount other machines fine, but I can't seem to export anything.
 > If there's something obvious don't hesitate to list it :)

You need to start the NFS server processes. Look at the top of
/etc/netstart.

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Dan.