[svlug] Samba 2.2.1a vs. 2.0.8 (Win98 passwords)

[Richard Sharpe]

On Sat, 30 Mar 2002, Akbar Ahmed wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I recently installed Samba 2.2.1a and configured it
> exactly the same as a Samba 2.0.8 box (smb.conf,
> smbpasswd). I'm using RH 7.2. However, the 2.2.1a
> installation will not let my Win98SE boxes connect,
> yet Win2K boxes are connecting w/o problems. I am
> using encryped passwords. 
> 
> What has changed with 2.2.1a that may be causing this
> problem? 

First, let me point out that 2.2.3a is closer to the latest version of 
Samba available.
 
> I've located some info on the web where other people
> have had probs with Win98 & 2.2.1a , but no solutions
> as of yet.

Well, without some more info, like a network trace, a better description, 
and copies of log files relating to the problem, a solution might not be 
forthcoming. It could also be that upgrading to 2.2.2 or 2.2.3a will fix 
the problem. 


> my smb.conf file is:
> encrypt passwords = yes
> smb passwd file = /etc/samba/smbpasswd
> security = user
> 
> [homes]
> comment = Home Directories
> browseable = no
> writable = no
> write list = %S
> hide dot files = yes
> hide files = /*.txt~/Desktop/*.tmp/~$*/
> dont descend = Desktop

Regards
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Richard Sharpe, rsharpe at ns.aus.com, rsharpe at samba.org, 
sharpe at ethereal.com