Ned Slider wrote: > Will F. wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I recently found a need for me to setup a Samba share for some quick >> and dirty file copying. I already knew how to do this, but was >> wondering if it would be worth while to add it to the tips & tricks or >> howto section. >> >> Thanks! -will > > Hi Will, > > I was recently discussing with Akemi (toracat) the need for some Samba > documentation on the Wiki as we see quite a few questions on the forums > from new users, so I'd say go for it. > > Ralph may need to give you permissions or create a page for you (please). > > Ned Hmm, let's coordinate first about Samba .. if there is *one* package that can be configured in multiple ways to do the same thing, that's surely samba ;-) To be honnest, just writing a 'how to create a share on samba' wiki page is not enough (my opinion) .. but explaining how to configure the backend (old smbpasswd, newer tdbsam, or ldap when acting as a pdc), how to integrate in existing Samba/Windows domain/AD , explaining Filesystem ACLs . etc .. is duplicating the official howto .. Other thoughts on that ? -- - Fabian Arrotin <fabian.arrotin@xxxxxxxxxx> "Internet network currently down, TCP/IP packets delivered now by UPS/Fedex ..."
