Randy McMurchy wrote:
> I suppose the question at hand is should CrackLib be recommended?

In the BLFS section Notes On Building Software is written:

> * Required means that the target package cannot be correctly built
> without the dependency having first been installed.
=> CrackLib is not required

> * Recommended means that BLFS strongly suggests this package is
> installed first for a clean and trouble-free build, that won't have
> issues either during the build process, or at run-time.
It wouldn't have issues without CrackLib and it definitely will be
trouble-free. => CrackLib is not recommended

> * Optional means that this package might be installed for added
> functionality. Often BLFS will describe the dependency to explain the
> added functionality that will result.
It does add functionality. => *CrackLib is optional*.

That is my opinion.

- Mordae
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