Patch and bits for linux yp/nis server to handle netbsd clients (maybe *bsd?) The problem is linux uses shadow, netbsd uses master.passwd and they are different formats. This generates a master.passwd file from the linux info. It requires perl and Class::Date to be installed. It tries to handle expiration/password change but it probably doesn't work (I havent tested it). Install - stick master-passwd.pl in /var/yp make sure its output looks right: ./master-passwd.pl /etc/passwd /etc/shadow patch /var/yp/Makefile and then you should be good to go! take care /rex. laeos@laeos.net