Yes that works, but isn't that similar to logging in as root to a unix box over the wire? If I were delegating "add user" abilities to another user, that'd mean I'd have to give them the password for bootes...
Yes. Anyone who has access to /srv/fscons owns the file server.
The first alternative that comes to mind is to write a server that runs as the file server host owner and accepts user creation requests. Make it require authentication and give it a list of authorized users and you're good to go. (Well, you get the idea.)
--lyndon Per dollar, the cray is cheaper to maintain than the comets. -pjw
