Purpose D option in useradd command


 
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Old 05-15-2009
Question Purpose D option in useradd command

Hi

Can any one tell about -D option in the useradd command?


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MaroV
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Old 05-15-2009
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Old 05-17-2009
man page should explain that right?
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Old 05-17-2009
Thanks

Thanks for the link...
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