[SLE] uid number upper bound

From: David Bear (David.Bear_at_asu.edu)
Date: 05/31/05

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    I would like to create a uid number greater the 100,000.. The reason?
    to make the unix uid the same as a preexisting AFS uid.

    what is the largest uid that can be created on suse 9.3?

    anyone know of any downside to a uid that big? 

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