Samba and NT 4.0 in Same Environment

["sr" <penguin@oberonnetworks.com>]

I'm looking to add a Linux server running Samba to a small environment
(around 20 users) that currently has a single NT 4.0 server. The NT 4.0
server will remain since it is running Windows-based POS software. I would
like to move everything else to a Linux server. Below is the information
regarding the current setup and the initial plans for the new setup.

Current server duties (running NT 4.0 Server):
1) POS server
2) File Server
3) DHCP server
4) WINS server
5) Lotus Domino R5 server
6) PDC for authentication

**New Configuration**
Old server duties (running NT 4.0 Server):
1) POS server
2) PDC or BDC for authentication

New server duties (running Linux with Samba):
1) File Server (Samba)
2) DHCP server
3) WINS server
4) Lotus Domino R6 server
5) PDC or BDC for authentication

My main question is: What is the easiest way to integrate a Linux server
acting as a Samba/WINS/PDC server in an NT 4.0 Server environment? The
majority of clients are Windows 2000 Professional, but there are a few
Windows 98 boxes I haven't upgraded yet. Can I make the Windows server a BDC
if I make the Linux server the PDC? Is it possible to make the Linux server
a BDC or does Samba only support it as a PDC? Do I need Winbind for any of
this? How would you guys recommend I do this?

I have experience with Samba servers but not integrating them with Windows
PDCs/Domains.
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

-sr
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