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Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 09:34:22 -0500
From: Craig Shrimpton <craigs@os.com>
Subject: Re: passwd files in anonymous ftp dir
To: jadeite <jadeite@light.pomona.edu>
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On Mon, 11 Nov 1996, jadeite wrote:

> What is the purpose of the passwd files in /usr/ftp/etc (the anonymous ftp
> dir)? 
> 
> Isn't it a big security risk?
> 
> 
> 

Only if you put real passwords in it.  Make sure to "*" out the password 
field.  It's used by ls to display owner names on anon files.

-Craig

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