[plug] Unable to lock passwd file when logged on as root

[Anthony J. Breeds-Taurima]

On Thu, 6 Jul 2000, Earnshaw, Mike wrote:

> What should I check next. Help required please.

Check for /etc/.p*  Different applications use different lockfiles.
vipw for example uses /etc/.ptmp

Yours Tony.

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