Re: Password creating Theories

[Jacob Bresciani <jacob () bresciani ca>]

I just use this little php script from a command line

#!/usr/bin/php
<?
$random = md5 (uniqid (rand ()));
// take a 8 characters long substring as a password
$password = substr ($random, 0, 8);
echo $password
?>

Can't remember where I found it or I'd give proper credit to it's  
creator.

Jacob Bresciani

"Passwords are like bubble gum, strongest when fresh, should never be  
used by groups and create a sticky mess when left laying around"

-anon


On Nov 11, 2005, at 1:27 PM, Jennifer Fountain wrote:

> I am currently coming up with a new policy to create root/admin
> passwords for windows and linux boxes and would like to know your
> thoughts on the methods you use to create them.  Thanks for any input!
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Jennifer Fountain
> Systems Administrator/Security
> R&B Distribution
> 3400 E Walnut Street
> Colmar, PA  18915
>
>
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