Folks, In preparation for the release of Samba-3.0.8 I have updated the smb.conf man page as well as the Samba-HOWTO-Collection to document the use of the new idmap_rid facility. As part of the documentation update I have attempted to expand our documentation regarding the role that winbind plays in Samba configurations. This is a first cut at a chapter inserted to become the new chapter 12 in the HOWTO. The following chapters are now numbered one higher. The new HOWTO will be available on the Samba web site within 24 hours. I would very much value feedback as well as further contributions. I am sure someone among our users can do a better documentation job, or add more useful material. Please send me your suggestions and additions asap. Thanks. Cheers, John T. -- John H Terpstra Samba-Team Member Phone: +1 (650) 580-8668 Author: The Official Samba-3 HOWTO & Reference Guide, ISBN: 0131453556 Samba-3 by Example, ISBN: 0131472216 Hardening Linux, ISBN: 0072254971 Other books in production.