[K12OSN] finding user passwords

[bimal pandit]

Hmmm...

ok do as :-

1) open a terminal(as root or access root terminal)

2) chmod o-x /usr/bin/passwd (or where ever this executable file
locates)

now only "root" can execute this command

3) passwd <disgruntled student username> 
change his password

from now he and other users except "root" wont be able to set password

hope this will help

bimal


On Fri, 2004-11-12 at 04:58, anthony baldwin wrote:
> Will Hatch wrote:
> > I have a disgruntled student who changed his user password and will not tell faculty what it is.  I can access his home directory from root I know, but would still like to find out this password.  How do I do this? I have locked his account out.  Also, is there a way to make it so they cannot change their password?  thanks!
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> Using Redhat-config-users you can change his password.  You won't learn 
> what it is now, though.  Or go to "system settings > users and groups".
> 
> tony