[ale] OT: password gripe

[Scott Castaline]

On 12/31/2009 11:02 AM, Geoffrey wrote:
> 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.
>
At my age I can't even remember my name, never mind alogrithms or passwords.


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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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