FC4 - useradd problem

[Ali Sobhi]

I just ran into this problem on FC4 that the command line "useradd" dies 
with no messages and leaves .lock files in /etc/
Selinux is disabled and I'm using "root" account to add users.
The home directory is created with a uid and gid but passwd, group and the 
corresponding shadow files are not updated

However, while using the GUI version, I'm able to add users !
what happened?

Regards,

Ali Sobhi
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