The file etc-group
/etc/group is a world-readable file that contains a list of groups, each on a separate line:
developer:x:1002:
Each line consists of four colon-delimited fields:
| Fields | Description |
|---|---|
Group Name |
The name of the group. |
Group Passowrd |
The encrypted password of the group (or an x if shadow passwords are used). |
Group ID (GID) |
The ID number assigned to the group in the system. |
Member list |
A comma-delimited list of users belonging to the group, except those for whom this is the primary group. |