How do you delete a user account?

I'm running 10.6.8 and logging in with the admin account.  Can I delete a standard user account without knowing the password to that account? 

Yes, if you're an admin. System Preferences - Accounts - click the account and click the "-" sign at the bottom left.
Matt

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