thank you all, for making it easier than i thought. rf.
man passwd:
User Commands passwd(1)
Privileged User Options
Only a privileged user can use the following options:
-f Force the user to change password at the next
login by expiring the password for name.
-l Locks password entry for name.
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original post:
> because of ongoing corruption and violation of security policies...
>
> how can i force every user in the /etc/passwd file to HAVE TO change their
> password?
>
> requirements:
>
> they must be prompted to change their password AFTER they enter their
> current password.
>
> rf.
>
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