Files appear as directories on a Linux server that is running Samba when you use the ls -l command in a Korn shell in Windows Services for UNIX 3.5

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SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX 3.5, you try to list the files that are on a Linux server that is running Samba from a Korn shell. When you use the ls -l command to list the files, you notice that all files appear as directories.

Note The files correctly appear when you use either the dir command at a command prompt or Microsoft Windows Explorer.

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RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)

Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

Hotfix file information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

   Date         Time   Version      Size     File name    
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   15-Feb-2005  17:32  8.0.1969.27  130,048  Posix.exe 
   15-Feb-2005  17:32  8.0.1969.27  104,448  Psxrun.exe 
   15-Feb-2005  17:32  8.0.1969.27  765,440  Psxss.exe

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