[NTLUG:Discuss] Passwd Authentication Error

[Greg Edwards]

Andrew Brown wrote:
> Found the problem, well should say was able to change my passwords. I
> had downloaded WebMin and had it running. Something in the package would
> not let me edit the passwords?? Well turn it off and I was able to
> change them. Not sure what that was about... but it is fixed.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> AB

Webmin, and most password tools, use lock files to prevent mixed updates 
to the passwd (shadow) file.

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Greg Edwards
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