On Friday 30 September 2005 21:02, J.A. wrote:
> Should I change my password?
>
> My root password is a small word.

that is bad

> I don't know if this makes any 
> difference or is appropriate but when I type in the command "users", it
> will list the same user 3 to 7 times. 
because you have several console/xterm sessions open?


> Other weird stuff has happened 
> like my clock changing to way different times.

install ntp, rm /etc/adjtime, run ntpdate. Regularly.



>
> I have a separate gateway/firewall (in.thesame.net) but I forgot the
> user name and password. It was setup with openna.com security procedures
>   about four years ago. Also I am thinking that security is a waste of
> time but I would like to back up my sensitive code in a secure fashion.

if security would be a waste of time, your 'sensitive code' would probably 
lost.

But why are you posting this mail?
What is your question/problem?
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