I have setup my script to reset the password and then make user change password on next logon.

This script would be used by the helpdesk staff for resetting passwords, and when the script is excuted the password would be set to a default say 123456.

Then when user logs in, they will be prompted to change password.

We have been using this procedure on our unix boxes for the last 10 years, and have had no problems.

Richard Farthing