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+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #480405 +++
Created attachment 329255[details]
Proposed patch to reword description of "default case" in smb.conf(5)
Description of problem:
In the section of smb.conf(5) that describes the "default case"
parameter, the structure of the sentences and lack of punctuation
leaves them open to a number of interpretations.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
samba-3.0.28-0.el5.8
samba-3.0.33-3.7.el5
How reproducible:
Every time.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. man smb.conf
2. search for "default case"
3. Read the paragraphs that follow
Actual results:
Confusing description of the "default case" parameter.
Expected results:
A clear description of the parameter which yields only one understanding.
Additional info:
Suggested wording for this paragraph is as follows:
default case = upper/lower
controls what the default case is for new filenames
(ie. files that don´t currently exist in the
filesystem). Default _lower_. IMPORTANT NOTE: As part of
the optimizations for directories containing large numbers
of files, the following special case applies. If the
options _case_sensitive_=_yes_, _preserve_case_=_No_, and
_short_preserve_case_=_No_ are set, then the case of _all_
incoming client filenames, not just new filenames, will be
modified. See additional notes below.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem
described in this bug report. This report is therefore being
closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information
on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files,
please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report
if the solution does not work for you.
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2011-0582.html