[ale] OT: password gripe

[Geoffrey]

Steve Tynor wrote:
> 4.  Use a different password on every site, but construct them from an 
> algorithm based on the site name or url so you only have to remember the 
> algorithm.

I've thought of that too, but it just doesn't seem to work for me.

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> *From:* Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com>
> *Sent:* Dec 31, 2009, 10:27:41 AM -0500
> *To:* "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux!" <ale at ale.org>
> *Subject:* [ale] OT: password gripe
> 
>> Charles Shapiro wrote:
>>   
>>> Ah, so what you're telling me is I only need to beat one password out
>>> of you. Hmm. Useful.
>>>     
>>
>> This is really a quandary.  Options?
>>
>> 1. Use a tool like keepass to protect all your passwords with one password.
>>
>> 2. Use a different password on every site and remember them all?
>>
>> 3. Use the same password on every site?
>>
>> Sounds to me #1 is the most viable and secure solution.
>>
>>   
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