How does Samba/Windows XP work?
When logging into a PC the user has the option to log into the local machine or into the METR domain. Generally the meteorology user will log into the METR domain using their metsun1 username and SAMBA password. You may also log into the local machine with the generic “dilbert” username, but now you must supply “#######” (ask voss@met.sjsu.edu for a password). The first time you log in a profile will be created for you which actually resides on metsun1. This is known as a roaming profile. This means you can change your background wallpaper, bookmarks, etc and then they will be available from whichever machine you log in from next. In addition, when you login a drive “J:” will be mounted on the local machine, which is really your home directory on metsun1. This enables you to access your metsun1 files will ease from any machine. You are expected to keep any files in this location, not on the Desktop or in My Docs. Important!!
