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/etc/passwd and /etc/shadow

  • /etc/passwd
    • Username
    • Password
    • UID
    • GID
    • Comment
    • Directory
    • Shell
  • /etc/shadow
    • Login Name
    • Encrypted Password
    • Day number since unix time started password change
    • Days before password may be changed
    • Days after password expires and account is disabled
    • Day that account is disabled
    • Future Use