SETUP(1M)                                                         SETUP(1M)


   NAME
         setup - initialize system for first user

   SYNOPSIS
         setup

   DESCRIPTION
         The setup command, which is also accessible as a login by the same
         name, allows the first user to be established as the "owner" of the
         machine.

         The user can then set the date, time and time zone of the machine.

         The user can then set the node name of the machine.

         The user can then protect the system from unauthorized modification
         of the machine configuration and software by giving passwords to the
         administrative and maintenance functions.  Normally, the first user
         of the machine enters this command through the setup login, which
         initially has no password, and then gives passwords to the various
         functions in the system.  Any that the user leaves without password
         protection can be exercised by anyone.

         The user can then give passwords to system logins such as "root",
         "bin", etc.  (provided they do not already have passwords).  Once
         given a password, each login can only be changed by that login or
         "root".

         Finally, the user is permitted to add the first logins to the system,
         usually starting with his or her own.

   SEE ALSO
         passwd(1).

   DIAGNOSTICS
         The passwd(1) command complains if the password provided does not
         meet its standards.

   WARNING
         If the setup login is not under password control, anyone can put
         passwords on the other functions.












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