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From: "Randy A. Katz" <randyk@ccsales.com>
Subject: Password Characters Not Required???
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This password has been assigned to a username, looks good doesn't it?

tBnq2s3l9Bz

Under FreeBSD 2.2.5-RELEASE AND 2.2.6-STABLE the user can also use JUST THE
FIRST 8 CHARACTERS OF THE PASSWORD TO GAIN ACCESS.

In other words, these passwords also work:

tBnq2s3l9B
tBnq2s3l9
tBnq2s3l

In addition, these passwords will work:

tBnq2s3lASDF
tBnq2s3la@343
tBnq2s3l2938.239847

1. Is this normal?
2. Is it sane?
3. Is it posted somewhere?

PS - In case anyone asks, this is for telnet access.

Thanx,
Randy Katz

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