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Question #193733 on samba4 in Ubuntu changed:
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jack austin posted a new comment:
To troubleshoot the issue and find the libnss_winbind library, consider
the following steps:

Check Installed Packages: Verify the installed Samba packages on your system using the package manager. Run the following command in the terminal:
bash
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dpkg -l | grep samba
This will show you the list of installed Samba-related packages. Ensure that the necessary Samba components, including winbind, are installed.

Package Repositories: Ubuntu Server 11.10 is quite old and may not have
the latest Samba packages available in its default repositories. Check
if you have enabled all the necessary repositories for your system. You
might need to update your package repositories to access the latest
Samba packages.

Upgrade Samba: If possible, consider upgrading to a more recent version
of Samba. Samba 4.0.0alpha17 is an alpha version and might not have all
the features and stability of later releases. Newer versions might
include improvements and bug fixes related to libnss_winbind.

Official Samba PPA: If the official Ubuntu repositories do not have the
necessary packages, you can check if there are any third-party Personal
Package Archives (PPAs) that provide newer Samba versions
https://mp4down.net/. However, be cautious when using third-party
repositories, as they may not always be maintained or compatible with
your system.

Compile from Source: As a last resort, you can try compiling Samba from
source on your system. This will give you the latest version and full
control over the configuration.

Keep in mind that using an outdated version of Ubuntu Server may limit
your options for obtaining the latest Samba packages. It is generally
recommended to use a more recent and supported version of the operating
system to ensure compatibility with the latest software and security
updates.

Please note that my information might be outdated, and the specific
steps or package names could have changed. For the most up-to-date
information and support, I recommend checking the official Samba
documentation, Ubuntu Server documentation, and relevant forums or
communities for assistance with your specific Samba version and Ubuntu
release.

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