Summary: Null passwd

From: Duncan Webbe <dwebbe_at_davidjones.com.au>
Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 15:14:56 +1000 (EST)

Original question:

> > How do I set a user's passwd info. so that they don't have to enter a
> > passwd when they login. ie they go straight in.
>

Thanks to all for their SUPER-QUICK replies.

Yes, the password field in the /etc/passwd file should be made blank. But
most importantly, use the vipw to edit the passwd file - this way the
hashed passwd database gets updated (which was not occurring in our case).

Thanks again.

Duncan Webbe

Unix Systems Administrator
David Jones Ltd.

0411 040 795 (Mobile)
(02) 9266 6153 (Work)

email: dwebbe_at_davidjones.com.au
Received on Tue Jun 09 1998 - 07:20:44 NZST

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