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One more question howto change password under linux? Any idea? What command i need to use please let me know... i totally new i know only XP and windows server
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You need to use passwd command to change password under linux. For example to change your own password type command:

Code:
passwd
To change password of other user, you need to use passwd command as follows:
Code:
passwd username
You must be a root or equivalent user to change other user password.
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