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[Patrick Dench]

Ok, got a Q for those familiar with Linux user authentication here...

Here is our recipe for disaster.

A dozen Win9x/XP workstations
1 Windows 2000 (Server) Server
1 Linux (RH) Firewall

Add a naive systems administrator (me two years ago).  Mix in a office move,
and an overbearing PHB.  Voila! A security disaster waiting to happen.

Basically our authentication is pathetic.  A user signs on to the local
workstation, which is checked against the server when trying to access the
shared drive there.  I'd *like* to set up some better authentication for
these Win9xP machines where the firewall would server as authenticator for
network access - at the time of user logon.  i.e. no password = ACCESS
DENIED with loud horns and flashing lights on a 20x10 display.

Anyway, wondering if anyone has attempted such a feat?  Anyone ever
succeeded?

-iCoach

PS Loud blaring horns, flashing lights and 20x10 display are optional...