> What command(s) should I use in order to add a new user to my system > (from a bash script) and specify a default (not null) password for this > user? Try: echo "password" | passwd --stdin -Chuck -- Quantum Linux Laboratories - ACCELERATING Business with Open Technology * Education | -=^ Ad Astra Per Aspera ^=- * Integration | http://www.quantumlinux.com * Support | chuckw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx A: Because we read from top to bottom, left to right. Q: Why should i start my reply below the quoted text?