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diff --git a/swat2.txt b/swat2.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d1effa1f12b --- /dev/null +++ b/swat2.txt @@ -0,0 +1,77 @@ +Abstract: +--------- +This document attempts to outline the requirements for SWAT 2. In particular, +this is an attempt to bring together some ideas in order to stimulate though +about what exactly we want SWAT to do. + + +Introduction: +------------- +Swat, as it exists in Samba 3 and before, is not significantly more than an +editor for smb.conf. The interface seems targeted at users who are already +familiar with smb.conf configuration. + +For version 4 of the Samba suite, we would like to provide a swat that becomes +the definitive tool for configuring Samba. As this is a fairly difficult task, +it is imperative that a significant amount of thought is given to both the +internal structure and the user interface of Swat. + + +Current Issues: +--------------- +- swat completely destroys the current format of smb.conf. Any ordering of + parameters, comments, and whitespace formatting will be lost. + +- though the wizard is very useful, it does not provide enough functionality + to setup a first time user. (e.g. the workgroup cannot be set in the wizard) + +- in almost all configurations, many of the displayed params should be left + empty. (i.e. netbios aliases) + +- installation is not easy for most users + +- nobody uses it + + +Future Issues: +-------------- +- The number of configuration parameters, as much as we all hate them, are + likely to grow. Many will be for small strings or such things. The current + SWAT layout will not handle this very well + + +Wishlist: +--------- +- a registry editor in swat + +- the advanced / developer options available, but hidden from basic users + +- a more beginner-oriented wizard + - I (vance) would like to see a something that asks a few questions, like + what do you want to do? (check all that apply) + o share files + o share printers + o be a domain controller + + what kind of network are you on? (choose one) + o home network, no domain, no passwords + o small office network, no domain + o small office network, pre-existing domain + o medium network, pre-existing domain + o large network, pre-existing domain + + what kind of computers are on your network? (check all that apply) + o w31 + o W9x + o NT + o w2k + o xp / w2k3 + +- a "make copy" function for shares, to allow users to clone existing shares + then edit them + +- some smarts for parameters: + - a user/group selector for things like valid users, admin users, read list, + write list, etc. + - an fs navigator for path type things + |