>>>>> "Steve" == Steve Langasek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Steve> Because that's what it means when you use 'compat' instead Steve> of 'files', support for NIS netgroups in /etc/passwd and Steve> friends. C.f. nsswitch.conf(5) for the details. Steve> IIRC this is the default in Debian because Ben Collins had Steve> an unhealthy affection for NIS. :) Any chance of changing the default on new installations? My understanding is that compat is mode to allow the +/- syntax which is considered obsolete these days... -- Brian May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]