Ron Croonenberg wrote:
> hello all,
> 
> I am trying to install/setup the OpenAFS client for Vistax64
> 
> When I try to configure the client (1.51400) I run into a few problems.
> 
> If I try to stop the service, it says I don't have permission to do so.
> When I try to configure the client, it doesn't seem to save settings.
> Then when I try to log in, it gives me an error -1 (realm not known).
> 
> (I tried to use the help, but it seems it's not available ? (I did do a
> complete install btw)

> So it looks like I have a whole bunch of issues here, any pointers on
> where to start ?

vista requires that functions such as changing registry settings
and starting/stopping services be done as the "Administrator".  You can
do so by starting the processes as normal users.  These are known UI
issues that are documented in the release notes.

I have documented replacement user interfaces that are compatible with
the Vista UAC on my web site

 http://www.secure-endpoints.com/openafs-windows-roadmap.html

The work to implement the necessary changes is in need of funding.
As resources are available the work will get done.

> general question, on linux machines I can "mount" a users volume
> directory as the users homedirectory. Is it possible to mount a users
> directory as a specific drive, always the same drive letter regardsless
> of who is logging in ?

Configure the user's profile to point to the user's volume and
reference it via the UNC path.  Do not use drive letters.  You cannot
ensure that they will be present everywhere the user logs in.

Jeffrey Altman

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