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On Wed, 19 Feb 2003, Brett wrote:
> Is there a limit to then length of hostnames. I seem to be having a problem
> with host names > 8 characters?
[puts on mind reader cap]
you are trying to setup a Samba PDC right? And you are having problems
adding machine accounts with names > 8 characters.
[closes eyes and hums for a minute...]
It's a limit in your /etc/passwd tools. See the ml archives for
workarounds, details, etc...
cheers, jerry
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