Samba type question

[Garrett Cooper]

Darryl Hoar wrote:
> Greetings,
> I have an ageing NT4 file server that is the PDC (windows speak for
> primary domain controller) for my windows network.  I have roughly
> 40 networked pc's connected to this network and most of the clients
> are running XP Pro.  I have one client running windows 2000 pro, and
> one client running Vista Ultimate (gag, puke).
>
> I would like to know if I can replace that NT4 PDC with Freebsd and
> Samba.  I would like real world feedback from people who are actually
> running it.
>
> thanks,
> Darryl
    Yes, you can setup PDC servers easily with Samba. It takes a bit 
more work though when you have to deal with domain accounts and access 
though [I stuck with flat /etc/passwd and smbpasswd files instead of 
using a (Kerberized) domain login since I only have 4 boxes].
-Garrett