On Thu, 24 Sep 1998, DAVID B. TEAGUE wrote: >Horacio writes: > >> > This maybe a stupid question, but i want to change my password. When >> > putting `passwd' linux askme for the new password. I put it in, and >> > linux said it is too simple.... what can i do for linux dont say me >> > that? Currently i have NO password, so i dont understand why linux say >> > the new i write is `simple'. > >Use 6 to 8 letters, mix upper and lower case, mix in digits and >puncutation. > >Use two words together with a punctuation mark, like * or $ or _ >between. Deliberately mispell one or both of the words. Make sure >whatever you use isn't in the dictionary.
if you really insist on using a 'simple password' there are a couple of ways of going about it, none of which I'd recommend over choosing a better password of course! 1) log in as root and use 'passwd user'. root is warned of weak passwords but not prevented from setting them, last I looked 2) generate a crypted string manually and copy it into the /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow file. heh... don't do this one. - dave -- | oOOooO / --| oOobodoO / [EMAIL PROTECTED] --| ooOoOo / | II / "Rocky Road," croaked the Toad. | II /