I read an interesting article about removing the mask from passwords. For mobile devices I think it would be a great idea. For some desktops, I know it would cut down on support calls. In other instances I think they must stay masked. I was just wondering what the rest of the PDC list thought. I have links to the articles below.
Summary: Usability suffers when users type in passwords and the only feedback they get is a row of bullets. Typically, masking passwords doesn't even increase security, but it does cost you business due to login failures. Main article here: (http://www.useit.com/alertbox/passwords.html) which was also posted to slashdot here (http://it.slashdot.org/story/09/06/25/1856214/Nielsen-Recommends-Not-Masking-Passwords) Regards, Aaron _______________________________________________ Pauldotcom mailing list [email protected] http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com
