Re: [cobalt-users] password file

[Mike Hobbs <mhobbs@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

OK yes I do see that in my passwd file.  Any idea if I can upgrade the
software on my Raq 1 so I can use shadow passwords?  I ask because I'm
trying to install a program that a friend of mine worte and it requires
the shadow file, he said he could modify the program for me but that it
would be best if I can get the shadow file working.

"Jeffery L. JT Vogt" wrote:
> 
> >If anyone has any info on this that would be great.
> 
> Mike,
> 
> Unless you've upgraded the OS and security utilities, the RaQ (RaQ1)
> does NOT use a shadow file.  If you see "gobbledeegook" (technical term,
> there) in the password field of the /etc/passwd file, for example:
> 
>   wazzup:Aiq9isrKu1VY:341:100:Bud Light:/home/wazzup:/bin/false
>          ^^^^^^^^^^^^
> 
> If you see this (encrypted password), then you're not using a shadow
> file.  As distributed (2-3 years ago), the RaQ systems did not use
> shadowing.
> 
> -Arf, JT
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