Re: SVR3 passwd changes mode of passwd file

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From: Der Tynan
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 1988 23:40

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Ok, ok,  I wasn't going to get involved, but...
I personally do not believe that 'passwd' should chmod the file.  I think it
should replace the original mode.  My justification for this, is that if
someone wants /etc/passwd to be 0444 then SET it that way.  If you want it
to be 0644, ditto.  It's up to you, not 'passwd'.  I don't like things
second-guessing me like that.  If someone thinks it's important that I keep
the password file read-only for everyone, then put a footnote in the Admin
manual -- don't ram it down my throat.
						- Der
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From: dtynan@sultra.UUCP (Der Tynan)
Newsgroups: comp.bugs.sys5
Subject: Re: SVR3 passwd changes mode of passwd file
Summary: Don't make decisions for me.
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Date: 23 Sep 88 23:40:13 GMT
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