How to change your password in a Unix enviroment.
To change your password within a unix enviroment you can use the shell command 'passwd'.
Below is an example usage:
bigmac:~ neil$ passwd
Changing password for neil.
Old password:
New password:
Retype new password:
bigmac:~ neil$
Firstly you will be asked for your current password ( for security purposes ) and then you will be prompted for a New Password, and then asked to Retype the new password.
If no error messages are output, the operation completed ok.





