Batch setup of multiple managed accounts in OsX SL client?

I would like to generate 100 managed accounts on a machine running OsX Snow Leopard client. I don't have OsX server. Is there any way to create accounts by importing them into Snow Leopard? I could generate account credentials (with random passwords) externally and then import them for best effect - but I can't see to find if there is a way to do this in SL. Any observations or advise? TIA
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I would like to generate 100 managed accounts on a machine running OsX Snow Leopard client. I don't have OsX server. Is there any way to create accounts by importing them into Snow Leopard? I could generate account credentials (with random passwords) externally and then import them for best effect - but I can't see to find if there is a way to do this in SL. Any observations or advise? TIA
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