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Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 13:01:33 -0500
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Can anyone shed some light on the reasons for this limit?

After a quick look, it would appear that the only thing that
trips on this limit is 'login'. I have not checked the getpw*()
functions.

Is it out of the question to remove this restriction?

Comments?