# Note which option allows you to set the Group ID number (GID) when you create a new group.
# Examine the file <code>/etc/group</code>
#* <ol type="a"><li>Which values of GID are reserved for system accounts?</li>#* <li>Which values of GID are reserved for non-system user accounts?</li>#* <li>What is the lowest available GID number for non-system users?</li>#* <li>What is the default group name of a new user?</li>#* <li>Add a new group named <code>ops235</code> with a GID of <code>600</code>.</li>#* <li>You are angry at some irresponsible users on your system.#** <ul><li>Add a new group named <code>idiots</code>.</li>#** <li>Look at <code>/etc/group</code> and note the GID of idiots.</li>#** <li>What GID is given to a new group if you do not specify it?</li>#** <li>Your anger has subsided. Delete the <code>idiots</code> group.</li>#** <li>Look at <code>/etc/group</code> again and note the change.</li></ul></li></ol>
Be sure to record your observations in your lab notes.