[H-GEN] Win XP roaming profiles with Linux?

[David Duffy]

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>David Duffy wrote:
>>Hi All,
>>I have a network of Windows XP (Home) machines that I'd
>>like to configure for roaming profiles. I also have a server
>>running RH7.3 and have created a "profile" directory that is
>>accessible via Samba. Now, how do I tell XP where to look
>>for the user profiles? I found a reference to "active directory"
>>in the help but no real info on how to implement it. Any idea
>>on how to do this?

Robert:
>>[prefix my reponse with the fact that I have used XP for < 1hr total]
>
>I think the key to your question is that you are using XP home 
>edition.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but to get roaming profiles for 
>Win2K and XP you need to be joined to the domain.  With XP home I don't 
>think you can join a domain and so no roaming profiles....

The Roaming option is still there in several screens but it's greyed out. 
The help file
mentions that you need the domain setup to be able to select it. I don't 
really get
what the domain bit is all about though. The RH7.3 box does DHCP and I assume
is capable of doing the domain part - it hasn't really clicked yet. :-(
David...


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