Re: simple password
On Thu, 24 Sep 1998, DAVID B. TEAGUE wrote:
>Horacio writes:
>
>> > This maybe a stupid question, but i want to change my password. When
>> > putting `passwd' linux askme for the new password. I put it in, and
>> > linux said it is too simple.... what can i do for linux dont say me
>> > that? Currently i have NO password, so i dont understand why linux say
>> > the new i write is `simple'.
>
>Use 6 to 8 letters, mix upper and lower case, mix in digits and
>puncutation.
>
>Use two words together with a punctuation mark, like * or $ or _
>between. Deliberately mispell one or both of the words. Make sure
>whatever you use isn't in the dictionary.
if you really insist on using a 'simple password' there are a couple of
ways of going about it, none of which I'd recommend over choosing a better
password of course!
1) log in as root and use 'passwd user'. root is warned of weak passwords
but not prevented from setting them, last I looked
2) generate a crypted string manually and copy it into the /etc/passwd or
/etc/shadow file. heh... don't do this one.
- dave
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