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From: Elizabeth Taylor <mail@ezbooks.com.au>
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Hi

I have been asked to add my user name to the /etc/passwd file but I
don't know what the various : deliniated fields in there mean plus the
actual passwords are encrypted.  Is there anyone who could tell me what
they mean and/or a good firendly tutorial.

Thanks

Stephen

