On Wednesday 20 December 2006 07:19, James Knott wrote: > Doug McGarrett wrote: > > To all the folks who write code for Linux: > > > > I live in a house by myself. Nobody else ever uses my computer. I > > really hate it when some program tells me I need an 8-character > > password. I would be just as happy to bypass the password stuff > > altogether, but I have a simple password that I want to use on > > everything. It has 5 characters, and I can remember it. Please keep > > people like me in mind. Thank you. > > Now, please explain how they'll be able to tell the difference between > you and someone who needs better security. > As I recall, SUSE only warns you about weak passwords. It doesn't stop > you from using one. In fact, you can even configure it for automatic > login.
I tried to install some kind of video program the other day and when it told me to issue a password, I tried my usual one, and it said I had to have eight characters. It didn't offer me a choice. I don't remember what the program was, at this point. I aborted the install. I have no quarrel with anyone who wants or needs a more complex password, but I don't want to be forced to select one which I will immediately forget unless I do write it on a note by the computer. That's what I have had to do with PayPal, for instance. --doug -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
