How to Encrypt <STDIN> in PERL 5.8

SPo2 · 01-20-2006, 08:08 AM

Hi Guys.

I am using FC4 with PERL 5.8,

may i know how to encrypt a <STDIN>, so that when user type a password, it will not be shown on e screen......?

Example:: There is a passwd prompt, "ENTER PASSWD:" (its only shows "*****") or nothing at all..........

pls advise......

spooon · 01-20-2006, 03:20 PM

http://perldoc.perl.org/perlfaq8.htm...-a-password%3f
http://www.perlmonks.org/?node_id=33353

SPo2 · 01-21-2006, 12:46 AM

Thanks for ur recommendations