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Re: /etc/passwd -> /proc/mkpasswd


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Corinna Vinschen" <corinna-cygwin@cygwin.com>


> On Apr  3 19:48, Gerald Villemure wrote:
> > I wonder if it would be possible to do something like this:
> >
> > /etc/passwd -> /proc/mkpasswd
> > /etc/group -> /proc/mkgroup
> >
> > These sym links would make the 2 files dynamic and would simplify setup
> > somewhat.
>
> OTOH, it would make the layout of these files rather static.  What if
> the files should contain accounts from multiple domains?  What if you
> want to map a Windows user name with spaces into a Cygwin user name
> witout spaces?

I agree the user should have a choice, thats why its a sym link.
If you want custom files then break the sym link and create the files
manualy.

Gérald


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