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by pricepd 1 view

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How do you join a Linux box to a Win2K domain. After linux loads I can start networking and get Linux somewhat on the network (I can email and use the internet), but I am not part of my Win2K domain.
Do I need to get Samba for this or am I way off base?

Thanks,

Preston

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by cpfeiffe

You are right. You will need Samba or some other form of CIFS. Samba is the most common and is free so it is your best bet. Depending on your version of Linux Samba may be pre-packaged. Even if you didn't install it you may want to put the CD back in and see if the package is there. Or you can just go to www.samba.org and get the latest copy. Once Samba is installed and configured you will be able to join a Windows domain. Setting up a base config isn't that difficult and samba.org has good docs to get started.

Good luck.

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