samba - Feb 2001 - smbd as non-root?

Hi,

I am trying to run smbd as non-root, which the smbd from the standard
samba code tree does not permit. Is it possible at all to run smbd as
non-root? (The manpage suggests it is.)

Thanks,

  Andras

Major A writes:
> I am trying to run smbd as non-root, which the smbd from the standard
> samba code tree does not permit. Is it possible at all to run smbd as
> non-root? (The manpage suggests it is.)
No.  Smbd has to start as root to bind to low numbered ports, and
to keep certain files (like smbpasswd, machine trust account
passwords) secure.


Tim.