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  1. 07-13-2004 #1
    sigix
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    adduser: unable to lock password file

    I am on redhat
    when I try to add another user it gives me this error

    adduser: unable to lock password file

    what to do?
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  2. 07-13-2004 #2
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    have u tried kuser?
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    What is the command/output exactly (copy/paste)?
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