RE: [cobalt-users] "Cannot convert from vanilla unix to shadow pa ssword"

[Graeme Fowler <graeme.fowler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello
> It corrected a lot of errors on the databases, but couldn't 
> correct the  "Cannot convert from vanilla unix to shadow
> password" error message when trying to modify some users.
> Moreover, it created this problem for users that were fine.

Duplicate entries in the password file.

Run (as root):

[root@server root]# pwck
...
and wait for it to prompt you for things to fix. Nice and easy, simple and
quick. Doesn't cost an arm or a leg :) and doesn't require a consultant.

Graeme
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Graeme Fowler
System Administrator
Host Europe Group PLC