When did AIX start using /etc/security/passwd instead of /etc/passwd to store encrypted passwords?


 
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Old 03-09-2012
When did AIX start using /etc/security/passwd instead of /etc/passwd to store encrypted passwords?

Does anyone know when AIX started using /etc/security/passwd instead of /etc/passwd to store encrypted passwords?
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Old 03-09-2012
Years ago, back in 4.x.x I think.
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