[ale] Password security

[William Bagwell]

And long! Remember meeting you at an install fest over 20 years ago. Someone 
watching you log in commented "Wow, your password must be 25 characters." 
Forget your exact answer, either Yes or Longer, was not shorter.
-- 
William Bagwell

On Friday, November 07, 2025 02:47:50 PM Bob Toxen via Ale wrote:
> See my book page 43:
>   "A password should not be ... that others would associate with the
>   person.
>   ...
>   References to your employer or associates"
> 
> Bob Toxen
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