On Thu, 2 Jan 2003, Derek Simkowiak wrote:

> > Local user names with "" cause too many compatibility problems.
>
> I suppose it may be possible to do everything by uidNumber,
> instead of login names. I'd have to re-evaluate my design with regards to
> all the other server configs... and I wonder if it's possible to have two
> different uidNumbers with the same uid.
>
> I'll keep working on it... the annoying thing is that I'd be done
> if I could simply use procmail for "virtual" users.
>

Why not map the "virtual" users to well-formed local users (uid != mail).
What software wants to equate the email address with the login name?

Please do not direct replies to me personally. I have little else to say
on the subject. You are fighting the system, adapt.

-- 
	Viktor.

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