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Old 03-02-2007
Add Passwd
Hello Folks;
How to add a password for a user after adding the user in SUN Solaris?
I know this might sounds stupid, but i remember every thing except for this one
Thanks for the help
Smilie
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Old 03-02-2007
Hi Meo2266

you can use command:
passwd username
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