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 set the date, time, and time zone of the machine.

     The user can set the system language and international environment.

     The user can set the node name of the machine.

     The user can protect the system from unauthorized modification of the
     machine configuration and software by giving passwords to the adminis-
     trative 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 "bin" (pro-
     vided 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.

     The user can define default values for the memory dumps.

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

NOTES
     If the setup login is not under password control, anyone can put pass-
     words on the other functions.

SEE ALSO
     passwd(1).











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