On Tuesday 04 April 2006 1:46 am, Mike McCarty wrote: > John Summerfield wrote: > > Craig White wrote: > >> it's actually the fault of the admins who don't use any password > >> checking mechanisms, but I suppose that it's more feasible to blame > >> stupid users...of course, I would never do such a thing ;-) > > > > There is quite a deal of well-reasoned debate about what constitutes a > > good password. > > Should not be all letters. > Should include at least one digit. > Should include at least one "special" character. > Should not include non-graphic characters (like CR, LF, CTRL-A). > Should be at least 6 and preferably over 8 characters long. > Should be "rememberable". > Should *not* be written down anywhere. snip I would add not easily remembered by someone looking over your shoulder. Jludwig -- Some people have convictions. Some people have opinions I think I'll have a cheeseburger!
