NT network, without a domain?

[Bruce Vrieling]

Hi,

I currently have a network consisting of Windows 95 clients and A Linux 
server running Samba 2.0.5a. We force users to log into Win95 with their 
Linux usernames and passwords, and we run a login script from the server 
which maps all their drives and printers. Pretty standard setup, and it 
works great.

I want to migrate this to NT (NT clients, Samba server). However, I am a 
little uncomfortable with the work (setup and ongoing admin) involved in 
creating a domain. I don't want to have to worry about a smbpasswd file, and 
creating domain entries for machines, etc. (I do not use encrypted 
passwords).

I'm wondering (and perhaps this is a stupid question): Can I setup an NT 
network to mimic my 'domainless' Win95 setup? Ie. cause authentication to 
occur against the Linux server, and run a login script, but do NOT create a 
domain. My needs are simple, and it seems a domain is overkill. Is this 
possible? Or is using a domain simply 'the way it needs to be done' with NT?

Your input, with smb.conf suggestions, would be appreciated.

Thanks.

...Bruce

P.S. If I DO have to make use of a domain, which is the 'best' Samba code to 
use for such a project? 2.0.6/7, a TNG snapshot, or a HEAD snapshot?

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