Re: [opensuse] passwords
- From: Doug McGarrett <dmcgarrett@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:04:02 -0500
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
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