[COLUG] Password?

[William Yang]

Thomas W. Cranston wrote:
> Would anybody recommend Linux to someone who gets a new Dell Laptop, and 
> does not bother to write down all the required passwords, and the User 
> Names they are associated with?

<ObTopic>

Did you realize that you can download a CDROM ISO that will allow you to 
change the passwords on most x86 operating systems (such as NT, XP, Vista, 
as well as Linux and most x86 *ixes) within 3-5 minutes, depending on the 
speed of the machine?  I generally carry one around in my bag.

</ObTopic>

Personally, I avoid writing down *my* passwords and usernames.  It's a poor 
practice that leads to finding sticky notes attached to (a) margins of 
screen space for monitor, (b) bottom of keyboard, (c) inside of drawer, (d) 
some combination of above with username/password combinations.

Maybe we should be commending the user who doesn't write these things down?

<Apologetica>

We're going into a presidential election season, so I'm practicing 
developing and recognizing spin-doctoring.  ;-)

</Apologetica>

	-Bill
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William Yang
wyang at gcfn.net