What is the distro? Version? They are probably talking about a "comment" section of the user database. Not blank lines or comments are possible. It will read a blank line as the last line. You can add ALT255 ascii characters to names and they won't be recognized (for fun). however. http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/understanding-etcpasswd-file-format/ On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Shawn Badger wrote: > I haven't seen this before, but I am wondering if it possible to put blank > lines and comments in the /etc/passd and group files? > I have one person saying you absolutely can't  and another saying that you > can. > Which one is right? > > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- Skype: (623)239-3392 AT&T: (503)754-4452 http://obnosis.110mb.com/nuke/index.php http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Arizona --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss