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OPS235 Lab 4 - Fedora17

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# Read the man page for the '''groupadd''' and '''groupdel''' commands.
# 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>
#* Which values of GID are reserved for system accounts?
#* Which values of GID are reserved for non-system user accounts?
#* What is the lowest available GID number for non-system users?
#* What is the default group name of a new user?
#* Add a new group named <code>ops235 </code> with a GID of <code>600</code>.
#* You are angry at some irresponsible users on your system.
#** Add a new group named <code>idiots</code>.#** Look at <code>/etc/group </code> and note the GID of idiots.
#** What GID is given to a new group if you do not specify it?
#** Your anger has subsided. Delete the <code>idiots </code> group.#** Look at <code>/etc/group </code> again and note the change.
Be sure to record your observations in your lab notes.
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