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Do You Know What Is /etc/passwd?

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/etc/passwd is the primary file in Unix/Linux operating system that stores information about USER accounts and can be read by all users. /etc/shadow many times is used by the operating system instead due to SECURITY CONCERNS and increased HASHING capabilities. /etc/shadow more often than not is HIGHLY restricted to privileged users.

/etc/passwd is the primary file in Unix/Linux operating system that stores information about user accounts and can be read by all users. /etc/shadow many times is used by the operating system instead due to security concerns and increased hashing capabilities. /etc/shadow more often than not is highly restricted to privileged users.



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