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passwd(1) -- change login password and associated attributes
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The passwd command modifies the password as well as the attributes associated with the login name. If name is omitted, it defaults to the invoking user's login name, which is determined using getuid. See getuid(2). Ordinary users can only change passwords corresponding to their login name. If an old password has been established, it is requested from the user. If valid, a new password is obtained... |
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