diff --git a/book/src/frequently_asked_questions.md b/book/src/frequently_asked_questions.md index 63efae5ac..7b3f5165d 100644 --- a/book/src/frequently_asked_questions.md +++ b/book/src/frequently_asked_questions.md @@ -72,6 +72,11 @@ discussion! Don't [ask](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QaAKi0NFkA). They just [do](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WizH5ae9ozw). +## Why aren't snaps launching with `home_alias` set? +Snaps rely on AppArmor and [AppArmor doesn't follow symlinks](https://bugs.launchpad.net/apparmor/+bug/1485055). When `home_alias` is any value other than `none` a symlink will be created and pointing to `home_attr`. It is recommended to use alternative software packages to snaps. + +All users in Kanidm can change their name (and their spn) at any time. If you change `home_attr` from `uuid` you must have a plan on how to manage these directory renames in your system. + ## Why won't you take this FAQ thing seriously? Look, people just haven't asked many questions yet. diff --git a/book/src/integrations/pam_and_nsswitch.md b/book/src/integrations/pam_and_nsswitch.md index 254f57ec0..37309cde0 100644 --- a/book/src/integrations/pam_and_nsswitch.md +++ b/book/src/integrations/pam_and_nsswitch.md @@ -82,6 +82,8 @@ to `spn`. > UUID folder. Automatic support is provided for this via the unixd tasks daemon, as documented > here. +> **NOTE:** Ubuntu users please see: [Why aren't snaps launching with home_alias set?](../frequently_asked_questions.md#why-arent-snaps-launching-with-home_alias-set) + `use_etc_skel` controls if home directories should be prepopulated with the contents of `/etc/skel` when first created. Defaults to false.