Description of problem:

In the last section of the above page, New User Passwords, a method is described
which is technically inaccurate.  First are the actual issues, then a suggested fix.

Issues:

1. 'chage -d 0' should read 'chage -d 0 <username>'

2. '/usr/sbin/usermod -p "<password>"' should read '/usr/sbin/usermod -p
"<password>" <username>' -- the username should be appended, as in 1. above

3. '/usr/sbin/usermod -p "<password>" <username>' puts an unecrypted password in
/etc/shadow, and there will be no way to login (this effectively disables the
account).

When looking for a solution, it becomes obvious that /usr/bin/passwd would be a
better choice.  Also, leading people down the path of null passwords is risky
business, at best.

See follow-up for a plain text "patch".


Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):


How reproducible:
Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Open up the URL above
2. Read the paragraphs
3. 
    
Actual results:
Inaccurate technical information

Expected results:
Accurate technical information :)

Additional info: