I never mentioned the OS being 'screwed up' I simply am trying to understand the mechanics behind the OS and the paswd file. It is not like Linux, therefore, I can not simply wipe out the field in shadow. I installed it initially for him simply because I feel it is more secure. But certainly there should be a legitimate way to resolve this. On Sat, Apr 28, 2001 at 03:16:57PM -0700, Eden Li wrote: > Don't think of it as reinstalling because the OS is screwed up. You're > reinstalling because the security on OpenBSD is too good :P > > Eden > > From: > > I surely don't mind reinstalling, but I see a challenge/oppurtunity here. > > I hate to go back to the ole MS method of fixing things by reinstalling. > > > ________________________________________________ > See http://PLUG.phoenix.az.us/navigator-mail.shtml if your mail doesn't post to the list quickly and you use Netscape to write mail. > > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss