This is required for users to be able to use the SMB Mounting tools.

On Wed, 06 Aug 2003 08:56:58 -0500
Michael Hipp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Matthew Carpenter wrote:
> > chmod 4755 `which smbmnt`
> > 
> > In order to do the mounting operation, smbmnt needs to be suid root. 
> > Also, smbumount if you are using that one...  
> 
> Generally suid is considered to be A Bad Thing. Is this a case where it 
> is a safe and advisable thing to do? Or just a last ditch solution and 
> pray that it doesn't blow up?
> 
> Michael
> 
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