how to fing groups - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

bkan77 · #1 08-08-2007

whats the command to find a particular group,pls its urgent

thnks

porter · #2 08-08-2007

Code:

cat /etc/group

normally does the trick.

or

Code:

id

depends what you are wanting of course.

fpmurphy · #3 08-08-2007

The command

id -Gn [user]

displays the groups to which you (or optionally the specified user) belong.

reborg · #4 08-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by porter

Code:

cat /etc/group

normally does the trick.

Only if using file based groups.

Code:

getent group

is a better approach.

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