[Samba] Windows users can create files but Linux users can not?

[Jacob Friis Larsen]

>>When mounted it is owned by root.
> 
> Right.  This was my point.  Because of the way you mounted the filesystem, 
> user "jfl" has no write access.  It really has nothing to do with the 
> server (or "Samba").
> 
> However, I understand that there are "uid=" and "gid=" options for the smb 
> filesystem type that allow you to configure the way the filesystem appears 
> to local users.  I don't know if there's an easier way.

I have not tested it yet, as I currently do not have access to the 
computer, but will test it in a couple of days.
This article mentions the same problem and your solution:
http://www.justlinux.com/nhf/Filesystems/Mounting_smbfs_Shares_Permanently.html

Thanks a lot for your help.
Jacob