On Tue, Aug 29, 2000 at 04:02:51PM -0700, Li, Chun Ming wrote: > > Hi.. > > Can some one tell me if there is a way to add a user during OS install with > kickstart. > If so, how > > Thanks in advance > > -Chun The following worked for me: %post useradd -u 501 -g 100 -d /home/luser -s /bin/tcsh -c "Local user" -m luser echo luser_password | passwd --stdin luser Of course, the password is in clear text, but if this is a temporary arrangement (i.e., the password will be changed immediately after install), it might be OK. Ajay