Re: Long passwords (fwd)
Jeffrey C. Ollie (jeff@ollie.clive.ia.us)
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 17:48:32 -0600
In message <Pine.BSD/.3.91.960325173904.15581A-100000-100000@radius.vector.net>
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> You sure? Most UNIX passwords get truncated through the crypt
> procecdure.. Try making a password 123456789012345 and then try logging
> in with just the first 8 characters..
Some UNIX variants (Digital UNIX is one for sure) have add-on security
packages that allow for passwords greater then 8 characters. Digital
UNIX allows up to 80 characters if you turn on enhanced security. If
you don't turn enhanced security on passwords work as you describe.
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Jeffrey C. Ollie
Iowa Network Services System Administrator