changing username

evil_lafta · 01-13-2003, 04:04 AM

yo, how can i edit/change my username in slackware 8.1. i know for Mandrake, u just use drake or something.

what files to i edit to change my username.

vladkrack · 01-13-2003, 06:07 AM

Edit /etc/passwd, /etc/group, /etc/shadow and /etc/gshadow to modify your username. Don't forget to rename your /home/user dir ...

MasterC · 01-13-2003, 07:44 AM

usermod is another option, to change the name I beleive it's:
usermod -l oldname newname

This will ONLY change the username, nothing else, however it's suggested you change the ~$HOME directory as well to reflect the new name, but is not necessary.

Cool

evil_lafta · 01-15-2003, 09:22 AM

thanx