KANUNGO@GWUVM.GWU.EDU (raj) (03/19/91)
Obviously, some of the assumptions made for UNIX based systems will break down for DOS based networks. If I have to port Kerberos to DOS based networks (which account for more than half of all LANs) many of which are conne cted to UNIX based systems I will not have the ACL-based security which UNIX offers. Moreover, many applications are out that allow mounting a DOS file- system to a UNIX machine. I see Kerberos becoming very popular in UNIX environments (academic as well as commercial). Both environments have to accomodate DOS-based workstations or one of the major strengths of Project Athena -- interoperability -- will not be available to others. I would like to hear from anyone who has attempted to port Kerberos to DOS based environments or has given any thoughts to it. Thanks, / Raj