Samba 4.23.1 released

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Samba 4.23.1 Released: Key Updates and Fixes

The Samba team has unveiled Samba 4.23.1, the latest stable iteration in the 4.23 series. This update addresses significant issues identified in the previous version, enhancing both stability and performance for users.

Key Bug Fixes and Improvements

In this release, the development team has made substantial progress in resolving various bugs that previously impacted Samba's functionality. Noteworthy fixes include:

- DLZ Plugin Crash: Alexander Bokovoy's patch for BUG 15920 rectifies a crash issue related to incomplete bind configurations affecting the DLZ plugin.
- Winbind Stability: Volker Lendecke's resolution for BUG 15914 ensures that winbind no longer experiences crashes during startup.
- VFS Ceph Improvements: Anoop C S's update for BUG 15919 prevents the vfs_ceph_new module from misusing ceph_ll_nonblocking_readv_writev in fsync_send, which mitigates potential issues.
- CTDB Compatibility: Andreas Schneider's fix for BUG 15904 addresses compatibility issues with PCP 7.0.0, while Martin Schwenke's patch for BUG 15921 restricts the use of CTDB_SOCKET to instances where CTDB_TEST_MODE is enabled.
- Additional Contributions: Shachar Sharon also played a role in correcting the issue linked to BUG 15919.

Download Details and Release Notes

The source code for Samba 4.23.1, including uncompressed tarballs and patch files, has been signed using GnuPG (ID AA99442FB680B620). Users can download the latest version from the official Samba website: [Download Samba 4.23.1](https://download.samba.org/pub/samba/stable/). Comprehensive release notes detailing the changes and improvements can be found here: [Samba 4.23.1 Release Notes](https://www.samba.org/samba/history/samba-4.23.1.html).

Future Outlook

As Samba continues to evolve, users can anticipate ongoing enhancements aimed at increasing compatibility with modern systems and improving overall user experience. The commitment from the Samba team to address issues promptly signifies a robust support infrastructure for its user base. The community is encouraged to participate in further development and testing of future versions to ensure Samba remains a reliable and efficient solution for file and print services on various operating systems

Samba 4.23.1 released

Samba 4.23.1 has been released, addressing several critical issues in the previous version. The update includes fixes for bugs such as incomplete bind configuration and winbind crashes, ensuring improved stability and performance. 

Samba 4.23.1 released @ Linux Compatible