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From: dhawk@netcom.com (David H)
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Subject: Converting Linux passwd file to FreeBSD
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 15:01:35 -0700 (PDT)
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I have a 300 user Linux system (for conferencing) that I'm
converting to FreeBSD. I'd like for the existing users to
login to the new system with their existing userids/passwords.
Is there a way to convert the old password file for use on
FreeBSD? 

Thanks.


later, david
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David Hawkins    dhawk@netcom.com
Can you love people and lead them without imposing your will?
Can you deal with the most vital matters by letting events take their course?
                     -- Tao Te Ching, trans. by Stephen Mitchell