random generated password

[Mike Tancsa]

On 8/30/2011 2:16 PM, Michael wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> When adding a new user it is possible to assign a random generated
> password. But is it possible to assign a random password for already
> existing users?

0(ich10)# pw useradd testuser1 -w random
Password for 'testuser1' is: oFPw9BPe
0(ich10)#


> 
> Preferably in a non-interactive and scriptable way. Is it possible with
> the base system tools?

0(ich10)# pw usermod testuser1 -w random
Password for 'testuser1' is: km.y0LScI3p1
0(ich10)# pw usermod testuser1 -w random
Password for 'testuser1' is: P5RrhmUl4Np2
0(ich10)#

	---Mike

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