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        adduser -m username

Then set the password like this

        passwd username

It will ask you for a new password for the user and then to confirm.

Shawn
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Williamson <jwilli abitasprings com>
To: redhat-list redhat com <redhat-list redhat com>
Date: Wednesday, September 09, 1998 11:01 AM
Subject: adding users


>i'm finally able to connect to my linux box from my 95 box with telnet and
ftp,
>but when trying to login as root i get a "login incorrect" message. I don't
>know where to look to find out what i need to do to add users and passwords
and
>to allow access.
>
>a point in the right direction would be appreciated.
>
>thanks
>
>jeff
>
>
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