> Okay, my prior efforts with Samba 
> were on a Compaq Deskpro 4000 at work.
> So I decided to start all over on my
> ThinkPad 380Z at home. The ThinkPad
> has never had Samba on it yet. So I...
> 
> # pkg_add samba

My suggestion would be to get SWAT running and then use that.

It handles all of the file location problems, plus will help
you get a working config set up without a log og VI.  It also
works regardless of system.

Dave