One that throws people off for file names and directory names, especially in certain platforms, is ALT+255. :-) -- Regards, Tim Greer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Server administration, security, programming, consulting.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Birl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 11:41 AM Subject: Using non-printable characters in passwords > Using cross-platform keyboards (SUN, Windows, Mac), how does one use > non-printable characters in their passwords? > > Since I work cross-platform, I use only a limited number of characters > while holding down the CTRL key. > > Whilst searching Google, I came across a SecurityFocus article that said: > "hold down the ALT key while pressing the 1,2, and 9 keys on the numeric > keypad" > > Additionally, the Google search I used > non-printable characters passwords > came up with more information about recovery and programs to avoid using > non-printable characters. > > Are there any other combinations? If I recall correctly, a SANS > instructor mentioned making use of the "Print Screen" key. > > > Thanks in advance > > Scott Birl http://concept.temple.edu/sysadmin/ > Senior Systems Administrator Computer Services Temple University > ====*====*====*====*====*====*====*====+====*====*====*====*====*====*====*= ===* > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
