samba - Jun 2002 - Possible Samba Bug

Hi everyone,

I believe I may have stumbled on a bug (or quirk), in relation to 
accessing files (specifically, mp3's) on a share.  The issue is 
outlined below:

- THE PROBLEM

I'm able to successfully map a network drive in 'My Computer' to the
share, logging in as mp3_owner (which is the owner of the shared 
directory and all subdirectories and files, and is also a member of the 
mp3 group).  I can play these mp3's accross the network, delete them, 
move them around, copy other mp3's to those directories from another 
machine.. but I cannot for the life of me *rename* them!  I've tried 
all sorts of permission configurations, including using the *guest* 
user (nobody), with no luck.  

Now, the REAL quirk here, is that the only files that exhibit this 
behaviour is mp3's.  I can create .txt .doc files, and do all of the 
above AND rename them.  However, I still cannot *rename* the mp3's.

I've successfully set up samba before, and had it working without this 
little oddity.  This is driving me MAD.

Below, is information pertinent to this configuration and problem.

- Server Operating System:

[root@molotov -> (/)] : uname -a
OpenBSD molotov.kgb.cccp 3.1 GENERIC#59 i386

- Client Operating System:

Microsoft Windows 2000, Professional - Service Pack 2

- Samba Version:

2.2.3a (Installed via package, from ftp.openbsd.org)

- smb.conf

[global]
        workgroup = SOYUZ
        netbios name = MOLOTOV
        server string = samba server (molotov)
        security = SHARE
        encrypt passwords = Yes
        log file = /var/log/smbd.%m
        max log size = 50
        dns proxy = No
        veto oplock files = /*.mp3/

[mp3]
        comment = mp3 files
        path = /share/mp3
        valid users = @mp3
        write list = mp3_owner
        read only = No

- Directory permissions (as implemented on the UNIX server system)

[root@molotov -> (/share)] : ls -al
drwxrwxrwx  135 mp3_owner  mp3    3584 Jun 13 00:00 mp3

Note: These permissions are the same for all subdirectories and mp3 
files.

- 'smbstatus' output

Samba version 2.2.3a
Service      uid      gid      pid     machine
----------------------------------------------
mp3          mp3_owner mp3_owner 19851   balbir   (10.20.30.4)

No locked files

Any help would be TOTALLY appreciated.

//kremlyn

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On Wed, Jun 12, 2002 at 04:27:33PM +1000, Kremlyn Vostok
wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I believe I may have stumbled on a bug (or quirk), in relation to 
> accessing files (specifically, mp3's) on a share.  The issue is 
> outlined below:
> 
> - THE PROBLEM
> 
> I'm able to successfully map a network drive in 'My Computer'
to the
> share, logging in as mp3_owner (which is the owner of the shared 
> directory and all subdirectories and files, and is also a member of the 
> mp3 group).  I can play these mp3's accross the network, delete them, 
> move them around, copy other mp3's to those directories from another 
> machine.. but I cannot for the life of me *rename* them!  I've tried 
> all sorts of permission configurations, including using the *guest* 
> user (nobody), with no luck.  
> 
> Now, the REAL quirk here, is that the only files that exhibit this 
> behaviour is mp3's.  I can create .txt .doc files, and do all of the 
> above AND rename them.  However, I still cannot *rename* the mp3's.
Known bug with 2.2.3a I'm afraid. We fixed this with 2.2.4 and
above.

Hope this helps,

	Jeremy.

Mr Allison,

Thank you for your impressively quick response - I'm downloading the 
source distribution now.  That'll learn me for trusting OS-specific 
packages ;)  

Not only did I receive an accurate and quick reply, but I received it 
from a member of the Samba Team; now that's service! :)

I intend to purchase a `samba' t-shirt tomorrow, to show my 
appreciation and help the cause.

Cheers,

//kremlyn

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