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  1. 05-29-2007 #1
    phanideepak
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    Question password encryption

    hi,

    iam a newbie to linux.
    iam using Fedora Core 5
    i want to know how it will store the passwords ?
    and which encryption method is used for encrypting the passwords ??
    any body please clear my doubt !!!

    Thanks in advace
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    I recommend you read the information presented by this command in a terminal window (bash shell):
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    man 5 passwd
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  3. 05-31-2007 #3
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    thank you ken !!
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