Re: [NTLK] need password generator for MP 120 with OS 2.0

From: Dustin Long (dlong_at_tamu.edu)
Date: Tue Dec 11 2001 - 15:35:25 EST


*sigh*

ranpass is a perl script that one of my fellow admins wrote. It's a perl
script that's about 90 lines long, but many of those lines are devoted to
switches that let you limit the character set of the passwords, their
length, etc. He is happy to share it with anyone interested; email me
off-list if you'd like the source (for this project, or for any other :) .

~Dustin

On Tue, 11 Dec 2001, Dustin Long wrote:

>
> I do this on my Newton all the time. Of course, it's not my newton doing
> the work...
>
> At the risk of sounding glib, we generate random passwords around here
> with the unix command "ranpass -f 8 8"
>
> That gives me a list of 8 random passwords with eight characters in each
> password. Normally, a "favorite" gets picked, either because it has nice
> typing rhythm, or because it's got a mneumonic that stands out.
>
> Maybe this command or its source might help someone write such a beast for
> the Newt? It'd be one less thing to fire up PT100 for!
>
> ~Dustin
>
> On Tue, 11 Dec 2001, Radovan Biciste wrote:
>
> >
> > Yes, you are reading my mind. =:>)
> > Actually I thought will be cool to have it as a part of application
> > which actually stores passwords. If you are entering new item there will
> > be "Generate" button beside empty password field. It also prevents of
> > making typos.
> > ... and it does not have to be freeware . =:>)
> >
> > Radek
> >
>
>
>
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