[plug] re:problem with passwd

bk bk at bofh.ns.ca
Thu Jul 22 20:10:10 WST 1999


On Wed, Jul 21, 1999 at 11:32:37AM +0800, Jon L. Miller wrote:
> I've been trying to add passwords to the users account and it appears that the password is not taking, any reason why?
> using passwd userid
> enter 4 letters (lc) and 3-4 numbers
> ex: wxyz1234 (put this in twice)

A "capture" of what you typed would be helpful.

eg:
# passwd root
Password: 			; entered easy123
Again password:			; entered easy123
#

Also, your explanation isn't quite clear to me.

-David (bk at bofh.ns.ca).


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