On Tue, 10 Jun 2003 08:25:27 +0700 (ICT)
Olivier Nicole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> > Is anyone familiar with a tool to convert my Linux passwd files to FreeBSD
> > so I don't have to manually recreate the accounts?
> 
> I'd say, as the passwords are cripted with a non reversible function,
> either both systems use the same function and you don't have to
> convert anything, else you're dead. There is no way to get the clear
> text password knowing the crypted one, so there is no way to convert.

If they are not the same function you could always dictionary and brute force attack 
the passwords. In my experience this should get you most of the passwords. The ones 
you dont get you may have to have people assign a new password for themselves.

I know it is not pretty, but if worst comes to worst.

Ben
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