[TAG] Connecting Mac OS9/10 to a Linux Samba Domain

[Thomas Adam]

 --- JG Nasser Olwero <jgnasser at mpala.org> wrote: 

> I run Samba 2.2.3a on RH Linux 7.3 as the Domain Controller.  I have all

> my Windows clients connecting fine to it but have trouble with Mac 
> clients, no idea how to log them on.  I also attempted to have the Mac 
> client connect to the Linux POP3 and SMTP server (Sendmail) to no avail 
> probably because the Mac is not welcome on the network. I am connecting 
> the Mac using wired ethernet to a Network switch.  

You need to ensure that you're using the 'appletalk' protocol. This has to
be enabled in the kernel. There are also userspace programs that are
needed for this.

http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/appletalk/

might be of interest.

Hope That Helps,

-- Thomas Adam

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