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From: "Bobby S. Wen" <wen@vasia.com>
Subject: Extending max characters for user named
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Hello,

I need to increase the maximium characters allowed for user names.  When i
use  adduser, it limits me to 8.  I understand that this is normal in many
implementations.

How can i increase the max user ID characters?

Thanks in advance

regards
Bobby S. Wen
wen@vasia.com
System Administrator
Virtual Asia, Inc.
"In Search of the Truth"


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