Maintaining Users Passwords Through an Upgrade

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On 12/10/2011 10:44 AM, johnc0102 at verizon.net wrote:

> 
> I did save the password and shadow file, but it looks like the seed for the 
> hash function changes through the upgrade. I admit that I didn't try using old 
> files, though.

  The old hashes are still supported - tho you could encourage your
users to refresh their passwords and pick up the new hash.

  dont forget the group files too ...