Re: passwd, shadow, and md5

[Igmar Palsenberg <palsenberg tebenet nl>]

LG wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Is there a way to convert normal (DES) passwords to MD5 passwords?
> 
> I want to move a passwd file from one host to a new server that is using
> MD5, and am wondering if there is a quick way to convert all of the users.


No. This is because there is no way to retreive the password.

Just copy the password file to the new system, and add the md5 thing.
When a user changes his password, it will write the md5 info.

That the password file is a mixed one seems to make no difference.

> 
> Thanks, and hope that is enough info.
> 
> Mike
> 
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		Igmar