Enable smbfs on RHEL5

[Barry Brimer]

>>> I need to enable the smbfs on my RHEL5 system. The result of "modprobe
>>> smbfs" is "FATAL: Module smbfs not found.". I'd assume this means the
>>> kernel module for smbfs is not on my system. How do I get the module?
>>
>> smbfs is being replaced by cifs.  man mount.cifs for more info.
>>
>> HTH,
>> Barry

> I wouldn't say smbfs is being replaced by cifs. You can still enable smbfs, it
> has just not loaded by default due to security concerns. The default method
> is to continue to use cifs (which has been around).

I believe this will set the record straight.

<http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_103_11811.shtm>

Barry