[X-Unix] Backdoor method to add users

[David Ledger]

>From: Alex <alist at sprint.ca>
>
>I was under the impression that, even on some 32-bit and 64-bit
>systems, the UID is limited to 65535 (biggest 16-bit unsigned integer).
>I don't recall where I read this -- is it incorrect?

It used to be a convention, but I think Posix have set a standard. 
Can't remember what it is though.

David


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