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diff --git a/adduser/adduser.8 b/adduser/adduser.8 index 12287f5..107325d 100644 --- a/adduser/adduser.8 +++ b/adduser/adduser.8 @@ -59,14 +59,17 @@ .Op Fl v | verbose .Sh DESCRIPTION .Nm Adduser -is a simple program for adding new users. Adduser checks -the passwd, group and shell databases. It creates passwd/group entries, +is a simple program for adding new users. +Adduser checks +the passwd, group and shell databases. +It creates passwd/group entries, .Ev HOME directory, dotfiles and sends the new user a welcome message. .Sh RESTRICTIONS .Bl -tag -width Ds -compact .It Sy username -Login name. May contain only lowercase characters or digits. Maximum length +Login name. May contain only lowercase characters or digits. +Maximum length is 16 characters (see .Xr setlogin 2 BUGS section). @@ -81,7 +84,8 @@ in and recompile the world; people have done this and it works, but you will have problems with any precompiled programs, or source that assumes the 8-character -name limit and NIS. The NIS protocol mandates an 8-character username. +name limit and NIS. +The NIS protocol mandates an 8-character username. If you need a longer login name for e-mail addresses, you can define an alias in .Pa /etc/aliases . @@ -186,7 +190,8 @@ Use uid's from .Ar uid on up. .It Sy -verbose,-v -Many warnings, questions. Recommended for novice users. +Many warnings, questions. +Recommended for novice users. .Sh FORMATS .Bl -tag -width Ds -compact .Ql Pa # @@ -198,7 +203,8 @@ See .Pa /etc/adduser.conf for more details. .It Sy message file -Eval variables in this file. See +Eval variables in this file. +See .Pa /etc/adduser.message for more details. |