In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> Andreas Schmidt wrote:
>
> >1. There is a known problem on NT which needs a change in the registry.
>
> Let me add to that, from WIN95 OSR2 on (including Win98), there is a registry
> patch that needs to be applied in order to support clear-text passwords.  Both
> h t
> he
> Win95/98 and NT hacks can be found at http://www.sambaix.com in the download
> section.  All you have to do is download the appropriate '.reg' file, double c
> cli
> ck
> on it and reboot.

Or to put it another way...

If your site uses and requires encrypted passwords sent over-the-wire with
your NT servers (like us... sigh) you can't use Samba/iX.

      -Chris Bartram