I'm having trouble with my Ubuntu 24.04 setup. When I run `apt update`, I receive a 403 Forbidden error related to the Samba repository (samba-netlogin-windows-update). This repository seems to no longer be signed, causing the update process to be blocked. We're using Samba for a file share in our infrastructure, allowing staff on Windows and Macs to authenticate via Active Directory credentials. I can't find much information about this repository and I'm hesitant to remove it out of fear it might disrupt our current functioning setup. Can anyone explain what's going on? Was this repository just suddenly removed or is there more to it? Also, I noticed we're still on Samba version 4.19.5 while newer versions are available. Is this due to being on an LTS release? I'm aware there was a Windows Update last year that caused issues with Samba on 24.04, which might explain why we had to add this repo in the first place to fix it. Any insights about switching back to the main repository would be great!
4 Answers
I recommend just sticking with the official repositories. PPAs can be a pain, especially in production systems—you've seen that first-hand. Removing the PPA source should allow you to update your packages from the official repositories without issues, but you might want to check if you need to reinstall any specific packages.
It sounds like the repository you're dealing with is a PPA, which isn’t part of the standard Ubuntu installation. You might have added it at some point without realizing while installing something else. It could be a good idea to remove this repository so that you can carry on with updates normally. Personally, I'd suggest getting rid of any unknown repos and packages to avoid hassle.
This is a common issue with LTS releases; you tend to get stuck on older versions of software unless you've got backports enabled. They usually take care of critical bug fixes and CVEs, but not minor updates. If you want to keep Samba more up to date, you might consider switching to Debian and using the backports from there.
PPAs are actually run by various users on Canonical's launchpad. If you're curious, you might want to reach out through their profile to ask what this repository was used for and why it got removed. You can also check your local apt lists to see what packages were being provided by that PPA, and determine if they were overriding any core Samba packages.
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