On my Redhat 4.2 system I decided to switch to shadow passwords. So I typed pwconv5 Only thing is, I didn't switch to /etc first like the online 4.2 manual at RedHat's web site says to do. Everything seems all right, but have I unknowingly exposed my system to all kinds of crackers, or something? And what if I were to run pwconv5 twice? Curious, -- <URL:http://www.columbia.edu/~ylee/> -- PLEASE read the Red Hat FAQ, Tips, Errata and the MAILING LIST ARCHIVES! http://www.redhat.com/RedHat-FAQ /RedHat-Errata /RedHat-Tips /mailing-lists To unsubscribe: mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" as the Subject.