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lcat	08-22-2004 09:31 AM

Remove? /etc/shadow- & /etc/passwd-

Hi all,
Could i remove them or system use it?

qwijibow

08-22-2004 09:57 AM

they are very important !
remove them, and you will not be able to login !

edit: oops... i didnt notice the '~' yes, these are just backups... you can remove them if you like.

Proud

08-22-2004 10:26 AM

Thpse aren't ~ they're -, so I say keep them for now!

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