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# shadow
The shadow package includes the necessary programs for converting UNIX password files to the shadow password format, plus programs for managing user and group accounts.
- The pwconv command converts passwords to the shadow password format.
- The pwunconv command unconverts shadow passwords and generates an npasswd file (a standard UNIX password file).
- The pwck command checks the integrity of password and shadow files.
- The lastlog command prints out the last login times for all users.
- The useradd, userdel and usermod commands are used for managing user accounts.
- The groupadd, groupdel and groupmod commands are used for managing group accounts.