[Samba] Re: Roots of Samba

[Michal Kurowski]

kent [kent at mail.wareham.mec.edu] wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a class of Linux/OpenSource newbies and want to explain the origins of
> Samba as a typical Open Source project. My interest in Samba has grown, as well
> as my implementation of Samba. I started with 3 users on one server and now have
> ~2300 users in 10 buildings using Samba w/LDAP backend in a public school
> district.
> 
> Anyway, I can give them my perspective, but I want them to know what an Open
> Source project is like. Andrew Tridgell is one of or the original developer. Can
> anyone give me brief history to tell the class?

In the source distribution there is a file:

  docs/history

It should give exactly the info you need.

Cheers,

-- 
Michal Kurowski
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