Password security - Another idea

[Stephen J. Friedl]

In article <6634 at killer.DALLAS.TX.US>, wisner at killer.DALLAS.TX.US (Bill Wisner) writes:
> Passwords must be at least six characters with at least two letters
> and at least one digit or symbol. (System V 3.2.1)

This has been the case since at least Sys V Rel 2, and in all cases,
root is permitted to bypass these rules.

     Steve

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