Re: Non-root IPX

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Mon Feb 18 2002 - 14:37:21 EST


> Is this true ? If so, what can I do to allow regular users to make IPX
> sockets ? Is that a wise thing to do ? I'm interested in running a
> Windows game (Starcraft) as a normal user. WineX has gotten to the
> point where that is possible, minus IPX.

IPX sockets can be created by normal users. Server range sockets cannot
(as with most other non toy OS's). You need the right capabilities for
that. You can use a setuid helper to an app if its an issue, or just keep
the right capabiltiy bit
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