[wplug] Samba and LDAP

[Patrick Wagstrom]

jeman062383 at aol.com wrote:
> I want to setup an authetication server for windows clients at the 
> organization where I work. The problem is I don't know if they can 
> afford a license for Windows server 2k/2k3 plus 
> I wanna gain some *nix experience. So I was wondering if anyone has 
> experience setting up Samba to work with LDAP or setting Samba up to 
> work as a NT PDC?

Dear person-who-doesn't-have-their-real-name-on-their-email,

I don't have much experiencing doing this, but I can point you to 
someone who does.  Jorge Castro (firstname.lastname at gmail.com or 
firstname at whiprush.org) is well known for his work on getting Samba, 
Active Directory, Windows, and everything else to play nice.  He's been 
working with GNOME on some of the large installation integration stuff 
and gives talks at Ohio LinuxFest about the topic.  He should be able to 
point you to some better resources.

Also, a few quick notes about your message.  First, remember that this 
list is archived for all of time.  Long after your children die you 
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so be careful about what you mention on the list.  Secondly, and this is 
just a personal thing I really like having an idea of the name of the 
person that I'm talking to, especially because you might be someone I've 
met before.  Putting your name associated with your email makes the list 
more friendly.  If AOL doesn't allow you to do that, a signature line 
also helps out.  Just a personal pet peeve.  But then again, given the 
circumstances, I can understand your desire to remain nameless.  (You'll 
also notice I've redacted part of your original message).

--Patrick