> Karl Ferguson writes ("Re: md5sum passwords"):
> > I know what you're all saying, but I'd definately like the MD5 in place as
> > an
> > optional extra. Isn't that possible? The extra security as an Internet
> > Provider is a much neede
Karl Ferguson writes ("Re: md5sum passwords"):
> I know what you're all saying, but I'd definately like the MD5 in place as an
> optional extra. Isn't that possible? The extra security as an Internet
> Provider is a much needed asset...
As I wrote ea
> > A mixed solution may be possible, supplying DES (from both a US and a
> > non-US site) to those who require YP support. I'm still not in favor
> > of Debian doing this alone in the Linux community, though.
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> Longer passwords, while they may preclude compatablility with other
> A mixed solution may be possible, supplying DES (from both a US and a
> non-US site) to those who require YP support. I'm still not in favor
> of Debian doing this alone in the Linux community, though.
Yep, another "me too" reply...
I see quite often, like here at McGill University, what you
Daniel Quinlan writes ("Re: md5sum passwords"):
> 1. Release a new copy. Make it very public.
>
> It has been my experience that contributors are more apt to continue
> contributing if things aren't kept so private and are updated often.
I agree entirely.
> - Peo
Daniel Quinlan writes ("Re: md5sum passwords"):
> Bill Mitchell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > This might be a bit harsh WRT the distribution itself. Too much
> > open input can lead to a lot of haggling over diverse viewpoints on
> > this or that alternat
Andrew Howell writes ("Re: md5sum passwords"):
> Daniel Quinlan writes:
> > I think switching would probably be a decent idea, although it is not
> > of earth-shattering importance to me. I'm also concerned about doing
> > Debian doing it alone, instead of
Andrew Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Though it would be nice if the whole community switched I don't think
> it's that great a deal whether they do or not, us using MD5 and others
> using DES shouldn't lead to any incompatibilties or problems as far
> as I can see.
I asked Garrett A. Wollm
On Wed, 15 Nov 1995, Daniel Quinlan wrote:
> Open input is good, in general. If you want to guarantee haggling, do
> it on a mailing list. If you don't want haggling, have input sent to
> a responsible party.
Good point. I agree. General distribution of bug reports is a useful
option, but sh
Bill Mitchell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> This might be a bit harsh WRT the distribution itself. Too much
> open input can lead to a lot of haggling over diverse viewpoints on
> this or that alternative (not that we haven't had a bit of that
> anyhow).
Open input is good, in general. If you w
Ian Murdock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Daniel Quinlan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> BTW, I like the way their manual is set up and on the web. And I
>> also like that it seems more geared to open contributions than the
>> Debian manual.
> Hmm.. Well, I did release a draft of the manual in July so th
On Tue, 14 Nov 1995, Ian Murdock wrote:
>BTW, I like the way their manual is set up and on the web. And I
>also like that it seems more geared to open contributions than the
>Debian manual.
>
> Hmm.. Well, I did release a draft of the manual in July so that the
> Project could con
Daniel Quinlan writes:
> I think you mean "instead of DES". It's the crypt(3) function that
> would be changed to use MD5 (MD5a).
Yes, wasn't thinking straight obviously.
> I think switching would probably be a decent idea, although it is not
> of earth-shattering importance to me. I'm also con
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 02:29:27 GMT
From: Daniel Quinlan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
BTW, I like the way their manual is set up and on the web. And I
also like that it seems more geared to open contributions than the
Debian manual.
Hmm.. Well, I did release a draft of the manual in July
Andrew Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> After discussing security with some friends we got around to using
> md5 instead of crypt.
I think you mean "instead of DES". It's the crypt(3) function that
would be changed to use MD5 (MD5a).
> This has been brought up before but nothing much seemed
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