How do I ensure my Samba server is always the local master browser?

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A system becomes the local master browser by holding a browsing election on the local subnet. Browsing elections can be held at any time. Samba can rig the elections so the outcome is such that you are always the local master browser. A master browser maintains a browse list which contains all the currently active machines on a subnet.

Below are the election options that are ne...

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