> -----Original Message----- > From: plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > [mailto:plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of Todd > Hought > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 8:30 AM > To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > Subject: Re: NT5 dual boot > > > Sometimes doing a install on multiple machines isnt really an option > (resources, might be a production network, etc. etc.) and Since playing > around with Samba's services and getting it just a little bit > wrong can be > catastrophic for a windows network. I did it once, it was ugly. > But if you have th resources, play with having multiple machines > if you can. > It's quite fun to try out all the things that Linux can do really > well, samba > being one of them. > -T ---- The process of setting up samba and authenticating against a windows NT server is totally instructive - especially in terms of having a machine account. Also, can be instructive on PAM, shares, etc. Microsoft DNS is extremely clumsy, but set it up to be a 'slave' DNS server and see what happens...it's very educational. I can tell you that I have a number of computers around my house including some Macintosh computers and having them all integrate - I'm using linux to host my HP LaserJet 4M and having the Mac's and Windows computers print thru the linux box is an entirely valuable education. All of my documents are stored on a Windows 2000 computer and the Windows computers, Macintosh computers and linux computers access that share. Having a dual boot computer would have prevented any of that laboratory experimentation. When you can put together a decent enough system for $600, use a switch to share the keyboard, monitor & mouse, a dual-boot system seems rather trivial. Craig From Anthony Walsh" Okay Plug users, here is a new opening that I have. Looking for 3 Intermediate, and 1 Senior UNIX Administrators for a 3 month contract located in North Phoenix. This contract is for a UNIX installation rollout. Minimum UNIX experience with Solaris and AIX is 2+ years. This is a great opportunity for contractors. This position has no chance of going perm, however the project may be extended pending the work order. Please call me if you are interested in interviewing for these positions, they are hiring immediately and if you are one of the right people there is a possibility of being hired over the phone after you have a technical interview. Thanks, Anthony G. Walsh Account Manager/Un-Official PLUG Recruiter awalsh@itconnections.com IT Connections, Inc. 602.240.7711 Ext. 14 Your Source For Efficient, Effective IT Expertise.