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List:       kde-devel
Subject:    Re: login on NT Server using kdm?
From:       Michael Jarrett <gexcfxyy () umail ! corel ! com>
Date:       2001-04-19 19:17:44
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Martin Kerz wrote:
> I work as a system maintainer in a win nt network (I did not chose it). I
> have a real problem. Since I want to switch to Linux computer by computer I
> really need a feature in kdm. Could it be possible to login to a NT-Domain
> using kdm+Samba client? All the people here say: Look it's so easy to log on
> to the Domain using NT (4.0 Client). As long as it is not as easy using
> Linux, we see no chance to switch! The average employee here is lucky to
> know where the power-on button is. So could it be possible to implement this
> feature. Possibly using a script or something like that. You should be able
> to chose the Domain in the kdm-login-window (like in Win NT).
> As long as the Domain password and the local password on the Linux mashine
> are the same there should be a way to get there... or am I wrong. Please
> explain it to me!
> Perhaps this is a feature that others switching from the Windows world would
> like to see, either...


Corel Linux Second Edition did that quite nicely! It was a bit of a hack
on kdm, but what it would do, is give a "Domain" option, and then
authenticate with the NT domain if something other than the local
hostname was specified.

I think it adduser'd a new user account to create a user account on the
machine for the user.

If you don't mind using some older KDE stuff, Corel Linux is friendly
enough in an NT network. I'm sure a developer could emulate the
procedure for a modified KDM if enough ppl want it....

Takers?

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