version 1.19, 2000/10/07 14:07:08 |
version 1.20, 2000/10/17 18:52:19 |
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.Xr pwd_mkdb 8 |
.Xr pwd_mkdb 8 |
to update the user database. |
to update the user database. |
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.Sh DIAGNOSTICS |
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.Bl -diag |
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.It "the passwd file is busy" |
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The password file is currently locked by another process, or a |
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process previously holding the lock was prematurely terminated. |
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In the latter case, it is safe to remove the |
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.Pa /etc/ptmp |
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file to get rid of this error. |
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.El |
.Sh ENVIRONMENT |
.Sh ENVIRONMENT |
The |
The |
.Xr vi 1 |
.Xr vi 1 |
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a Version 7 format password file |
a Version 7 format password file |
.It Pa /etc/ptmp |
.It Pa /etc/ptmp |
lock file for the passwd database |
lock file for the passwd database |
.It Pa /var/tmp/pw.XXXXXXXX |
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temporary copy of the user passwd information |
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.It Pa /etc/shells |
.It Pa /etc/shells |
list of approved shells |
list of approved shells |
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.It Pa /var/tmp/pw.XXXXXXXX |
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temporary copy of the user passwd information |
.El |
.El |
.Sh SEE ALSO |
.Sh SEE ALSO |
.Xr finger 1 , |
.Xr finger 1 , |