Re: Not allow users to change passwd

[Brian Somers <brian@Awfulhak.org>]

> Hi oBSD'ers.
> 
> I have a server (yes my old crappy one) where people can log
> in only if they've sent me their public ssh key.
> 
> I want to disable their regular Unix password, and make sure
> they can't change it.
> 
> What is the best way of doing this ?

You don't actually have to do anything smart :*)  If you just vipw 
and * out everyones password your job is done.  Remember, passwd will 
prompt the user for their old password !

> Thanks
> 
> Tony Sarendal

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