I think you are using NIS. RH7.2 has problem with NIS. Update with patch from Redhat. U can try following --
Stop ypbind (/etc/rc.d/init.d/ypbind stop). Change password. Start ypbind (/etc/rc.d/init.d/ypbind stop). goodluck iti Archan "PINAKI BHATTACHARYYA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hi, > > We have a RH Linux 7.2 NFS server.I can not change the passwd of any > user using the command "passwd". > > "# passwd username > > ->Password not changing. > > RPC : can't encode arguments > > The password has not been changed on 'm/c name' > > Passwd : Failed preliminary check by passwd service " > Is there any way to solve this problem? eagerly waiting for ur > response. -- To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the body "unsubscribe ilug-cal" and an empty subject line. FAQ: http://www.ilug-cal.org/node.php?id=3
