Re: [fedora] /etc/group and /etc/gshadow

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Am So, den 19.09.2004 schrieb Øyvind Lode um 20:28:

> As I have understood I have to edit /etc/group to edit users group
> memberships.
> I have also noticed a file called /etc/gshadow 
> What does this file do?

It plays the same role like /etc/shadow for the /etc/passwd when using
shadow passwords.

> Should I edit gshadow as ell?

Yes, you have to. Or use tools like explained just a few days ago here
on the list in the thread initiated by you.

> If so I have to give root write permissions first since root now only have
> read permission...

Yes, /etc/gshadow has chmod 400. But that is no problem. If you use vi
and edited that file, force write with "!w". Do not change the file
permission.

> Øyvind

Alexander


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