> util-linux should definitely be patched, as it uses > a third locking mechanism. Yes, I agree that within a single distribution all programs that modify the password file should use the same locking mechanism. No doubt this means that the locking mechanism to be used should be described in the FHS or whatever that is called today. I am leaving the country a quarter of an hour from now, will be back a week from now. In the meantime, your patches are welcome. Andries
