Hi guys, If I'm not mistaken, the shadow passwords used in linux are hashed and have a random 'salt' First of all, how random is this salt? I presume it changes if the operating system is reinstalled.
If it does, here is my next question: I am going to be formatting and rebuilding an old server that has around 200 users configured to use it. Is it enough to back up /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow and /etc/groups or do I have to do something more? Will a different 'salt' in effect after the reinstallation cause any problems to the existing passwords? TIA, PJN _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
