[Samba] Samba and Linux passwd file

[Geert Stappers]

On Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 02:39:08PM -0500, Lonnie wrote:
> Hello All,
> 
> I know that Samba can create users and passwords in the smbpasswd file, 
> but is there a way to have Samba use the standard Linux passwd file for 
> the user name and password?
> 
> Our users will just be connecting to their home directory via samba and 
> I am not sure how to set the configuration to map their home directory 
> and also use the existing Linux authentication from the passwd file.
> 
> Can anyone please explain to me what needs to be done or where I can 
> read more on this?

I assume that you have access to http://us4.samba.org/samba/docs/

If not, then I offer my help for you to find a http-to-E-mail gateway.


Cheers
Geert Stappers

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