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Old 02-10-2006, 01:02 PM   #1
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Stop re-use of passwords

What can be done to stop users from re-using old (or recent) passwords?

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Old 02-11-2006, 03:01 AM   #2
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Please read the PAM docs for pam_unix: "remember=".
Additionally search for Owl's pam_passwdqc: "similar=deny".
 
  


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