[Samba] hostname length

[Gerald (Jerry) Carter]

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On Wed, 19 Feb 2003, Brett wrote:

> Is there a limit to then length of hostnames. I seem to be having a problem
> with host names  > 8 characters?

[puts on mind reader cap]

you are trying to setup a Samba PDC right?  And you are having problems
adding machine accounts with names > 8 characters.  

[closes eyes and hums for a minute...]

It's a limit in your /etc/passwd tools.  See the ml archives for 
workarounds, details, etc...





cheers, jerry
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