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Re: getpwent and duplicate names in /etc/master.passwd



>> We're not supposed to edit the password file by hand?
> You're supposed to at least use vipw.

What is the correct way for a program to add a passwd file record?
Fork vipw with a special-purpose program in $EDITOR?

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