[ale] OT: password gripe

[Steve Tynor]

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.

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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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