[NTLUG:Discuss] What is the proper way to add users to groups?

[rob apodaca]

On Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:18:18 -0600
"Richard Geoffrion" <ntlug at rain4us.net> wrote:

> I don't think 'pico'ing the /etc/group and /etc/gshadow is the
> correct way to do things.
> 
> How should one REALLY add users to groups from the command line
> interface?
> 
> -Richard

Hi Richard,
In my opinion, any method used which ends with the desired result is
the Proper way...it's all a matter of perspective.

Ok that said, here is another way you could add users to groups:
usermod -g initialgroup #user's new initial group
usermod -G group1,group2,group3 #additional groups

check the manpage for usermod for more info.

Cheers,
-rob