[Nottingham] Passwords fun...

[Peter Woods]

Martin wrote:
> OK,
>
> So just doing a quick test and...
>
>
> [martin at localhost ~]$ passwd
> Changing password for user martin.
> Changing password for martin
> (current) UNIX password:
> New UNIX password:
> BAD PASSWORD: is too similar to the old one
> New UNIX password:
> Password unchanged
> New UNIX password:
> BAD PASSWORD: it is WAY too short
> New UNIX password:
> BAD PASSWORD: it is too short
> New UNIX password:
> BAD PASSWORD: it is too simplistic/systematic
> New UNIX password:
> BAD PASSWORD: it does not contain enough DIFFERENT characters
> New UNIX password:
> BAD PASSWORD: it is based on a dictionary word
> New UNIX password:
> BAD PASSWORD: it is based on your username
> passwd: Authentication token manipulation error
> [martin at localhost ~]$
>
> Any others to trip over?
>
>
> So how many different passwords does everyone else need to remember?
> I've certainly got a few buzzing around my head and adding another
> unique password is stretching my one neuron a little.
>
> I may yet run the risk of using ssh-keys yet...
>
>
> Use an encrypted key from a USB stick...?
>
> All good fun!
>
> Any better ideas to get away from the multiplicit bane of passwords?
>
> Cheers,
> Martin
>
>   
The thing that tripped me up (/out?)
is that it accepted the password but then complained!
Or is that only my distro?

Pete Woods