VIPW(8) UNIX Programmer's Manual VIPW(8) NAME vipw - edit the password file SYNOPSIS vipw DESCRIPTION _V_i_p_w edits the password file while setting the appropriate locks, and does any necessary processing after the password file is unlocked. If the password file is already being edited, then you will be told to try again later. The _v_i editor will be used unless the environment variable EDITOR indicates an alternate editor. _V_i_p_w performs a number of consistency checks on the password entry for _r_o_o_t, and will not allow a password file with a ``mangled'' root entry to be installed. SEE ALSO passwd(1), passwd(5), adduser(8), mkpasswd(8) FILES /etc/ptmp Printed 12/27/86 May 19, 1986 1