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07-21-2007, 02:01 PM
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MD5 and password encryption
What encryption algorythm does Linux use for its passwords? Is MD5 a good algorythm to use for password encryption? If so, where can I read up on how the MD5 algorythm works?
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07-21-2007, 02:29 PM
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The file '/etc/login.defs' defines the password attributes. Specifically:
Code:
# Use MD5 or DES to encrypt password?
MD5_CRYPT_ENAB yes
Wikipedia has a good article on MD5. |
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07-22-2007, 08:08 AM
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macemoneta,
As always, I found your information ... informational. Thank you.
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