List Users
 

I've tried using the command "cd /etc/passwd" but it says no directory. I then went into /etc and then listed the directories and saw the /passwd directory but still unable to get into it. So, what else can i do to list all users?

https://www.linuxquestions.org/linux...all_your_USERs

HTH's Glenn

Well, apparently you didn't read my post. I've tried those commands and it says no directory named passwd. Now what?

Your OP doesn't show you ran any of the commands listed so reign it in a bit.


Run the commands as listed and post them with the output (if any). 'cat /etc/passwd' should do even as unprivileged user.

Also, there is no /etc/passwd directory. That's a file, so the cd command will fail on it. If you cat that file out, you can see the users in it

@ProfessorHicks

If you have difficulty in finding out whether something is a file or directory, you can use 'ls -l', and check its first bit:

'-'is a regular file
'd' is a directory

There are total 7 types of files:
1. Regular file(-)
2. Directory files(d)
3. Block file(b)
4. Character device file(c)
5. Named pipe file or just a pipe file(p)
6. Symbolic link file(l)
7. Socket file(s)

More:
File types in Linux Explained

Hi ProfessorHicks,

could be useful this link to learn some simple things about linux ;)
Don't see it as "lost time". Learn a new thing is always a benefit.

anyway, best of luck!