You cannot call passwd with the password as a parameter.
(btw. this is a feature, not a bug :-)
Look at the Expect Module (available on CPAN). It lets you automate
interactive programs (like passwd).
hope that helps,
cr
On Mon, 14 May 2001 09:10:54 +0100, n6tadam said:
> Dear List,
>
> I am trying to write a cgi-script that adds a new user to my linux box via a
> web based form.
>
> The trouble is, is how do I pass variables to the program "passwd"?? This is
> so that when the password is sent via the form, it erncrypts the password,
> and adds the user??? Has anyone got any ideas? Or has a similar cgi-script I
> could use??
>
> I am using the shadow password suite, if that helps.
>
> Thanks in Anticipation,
> Regards,
>
> Thomas Adam
>
>
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