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Old 12-09-2003, 02:39 PM   #1
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change a user's gid

How do I change a user's gid. I've used the newgrp command and successfully changed it, but it doesn't stick. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
 
Old 12-09-2003, 02:46 PM   #2
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You could edit /etc/passwd directly... 4th field = group number
 
Old 12-09-2003, 02:52 PM   #3
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usermod [-g group] login

-g group
An existing group's integer ID or character-string name. It redefines the user's primary group membership. This option is ignored if the login is administered by the Network Information Service (NIS).

http://ou800doc.caldera.com/cgi-bin/man/man?usermod+1M
 
Old 12-09-2003, 04:40 PM   #4
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thanks, both answers were very helpful.
 
  


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