@(#)README for pwchk.c Rob Thomas robt@cymru.com

pwchk runs, with a logname as the argument, throught he various twists
and turns of validating a login name.  Whereas ypmatch logname tells
you if the account is valid in NIS/NIS+, pwchk actually tells you how
the account will be interpreted at login time.  Why use this?  Well,
many times folks create the NIS account, yet forget to add the +logname
entry in the local password file (Yes, yes, I know: this is not used
in Solars 2.5 unless you're in compat mode...).  So you test the logname
with ypmatch, and all is well.  Yet, you su - to the account and it
fails.  pwchk helps you debug those times.

HP-UX 9.X and above has a similar command.  Although my command has
similar function, there is NO proprietary HP (or other) code in my 
program.  Thus, it is FREE to use and enjoy.

As always, there is no warranty given or implied with this code.  Use at
your own risk!

Questions/comments/bugs: robt@cymru.com

Enjoy!

