Re: /etc/passwd changes



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Michael Groves wrote:
When I make manual changes to the /etc/passwd file, does this become
effective immediatly or do I need to restart a service. If so which one?

Changes to /etc/passwd are effective immediately after you write your
changes (save the file). There is no service to restart.



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Lew Pitcher, IT Specialist, Corporate Technology Solutions,
Enterprise Technology Solutions, TD Bank Financial Group

(Opinions expressed here are my own, not my employer's)
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