On Sun, 11 Jan 2004, Clark Martin wrote: > At 12:36 PM -0800 1/11/04, Frank P. Eigler wrote: > >Assuming Admin privileges, is there a file I can view wich will show me > >the other users passwords on a given machine or network? > > > >I can, of course, log in as root if I want access to files. It's more help > >those who <ahem> may forget their password. > > > As a general rule in most systems NO ONE can see the passwords, Unix > included. The password is used to encrypt some data and the > encrypted data is what is stored as the "password". If someone > forgets their password you just need to set a new password. >
Thanks. Is there a simple way to do that? I envision backing up their user folder; deleting old; creating new w/password; then restoring. -- Non Illegitimi Carborundum -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
