RE:Using Perl Script to Change Password for a computer administrator's login

sankarg has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

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Re: Using Perl Script to Change Password for a computer administrator's login by cjb (Friar) on May 17, 2011 at 07:27 UTC
It would be useful to know what system you're working on, if it's windows then then link Anonymous Monk provided above would work. If it's unix then a quick google suggests Unix::Passwdfile or Passwd::Unix might be worth a look.	[reply]
Re: Using Perl Script to Change Password for a computer administrator's login by Anonymous Monk on May 17, 2011 at 06:56 UTC
Yes, it is possible, and not just theoretically. One way http://www.roth.net/perl/adminmisc/#UserChangePassword There are other, search for them.	[reply]
Re^2: Using Perl Script to Change Password for a computer administrator's login by roboticus (Chancellor) on May 17, 2011 at 12:02 UTC
sankarg: I'm glad that you got the help you needed. But in the future, please leave the question in your node when updating it. That way other people with the same problem may benefit from reading your node with the replies. Just add an "update" clause to the beginning or end with your new text, and people will be able to see the entire conversation. ...roboticus When your only tool is a hammer, all problems look like your thumb.	[reply]