package passwd retitle 117707 [MARTIN] md5 passwd should be enabled by default thanks
Hello, back in 2001, the bug submitter asked for the default settings of md5 and shadow on passwd to be set to "true". It looks like that the defaults are always the following: md5->false passwd->true Back in these days, it was said that the first setting was set that was for compatibility with old systems. Rumor about parts of debian not working with md5 passwords also occur from time to time. My opinion is to change md5 to true. The template reads: Md5 passwords are more secure and allow for passwords longer than 8 characters to be used. However, they can cause compatibility problems if you are using NIS or sharing password files with older systems. so I think we don't even have to change this, it's already clear enough. If it breaks some other package, it's more than time to update the given package! Of course, I don't advice doing so for sarge, but for etch >:-) May I proceed or do someone speak against it? Mt.
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