Re: Username Case Sensitivity

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Del <del <at> babel.com.au> writes:

> 
> Scott Boggs wrote:
> > I am curious; I understand that LDAP does not enforce case sensitivity for
> > user names or passwords.
> > However, I am wondering if there is a method to enforce such a policy on
> > fedora-ds?  I noticed the behavior earlier this week and it reminded me this
> > behavior in LDAP. I am using a older version of fds, any chance the newer 
> > version addresses this? 
> 
> I would strongly recommend against doing this for user names (actually
> passwords are case sensitive).  It's impossible to make user names in
> email addresses case sensitive (it breaks various RFCs) so there is no
> reason to make user names at the system end, where any possible MTA/MDA
> might live, case sensitive.
> 

I understand the reasons behind the case-sensitivity enforcement.  However, I
need to find a method to enforce case with the usernames.  There will be no
email interaction involved. Any suggestions?  Thanks




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