Could it be that the few users having the problem have their master browser
functionality set to 'enable' or 'auto'? Look in ...
/controlPanel/network/FileAndPrintSharing/Properties/....
Client boxes probably should have this feature disabled. -m
> From: Tim Lazaro <tlazaro@drbc.state.nj.us>
> Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 08:45:33 -0600
> To: samba@samba.org
> Subject: Log in nuisance on public share
>
> I have one directory (I call it "general") which is mapped to
every
> Windows95 pc. When users log in they map to their own network drive on
> the Sunbox and to the general. Most users this occurs in a flash.
> However, a few users (sometimes) get a "cannot connect to the general
> drive do you want to reconnect on next log in"? If they reboot and try
> again they will most likely connect to the general instantly.
> The general has 777 rights. And in the smb.conf file I have it listed
> as follows:
>
> [general]
> # Public Share
> path = /data3/users/general
> browseable = yes
> writeable = yes
> guest ok = yes
>
> Any suggestions on getting rid of this nuisance?
>
> Thanks..... Tim Lazaro
>