Overview#
The second entry content of "/etc/Passwd"
| content | meaning |
|---|---|
| (empty) | passwordless account |
| x | the encrypted password is in "/etc/shadow]" |
| * | no login for this account |
| ! | no login for this account |
Some Examples#
The "x" implies that a shadow is used.jwilleke:x:52658:280:Jim Willeke, 213-449-7111:/home/jwilleke:/usr/bin/ksh
Below the "*" implies the entry has no login abilities on this host.
scott:*:1001:100:Aaron Scott Willeke:/home/scott:/bin/bash
