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On Friday 30 September 2005 21:02, J.A. wrote: |
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> Should I change my password? |
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> My root password is a small word. |
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that is bad |
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> I don't know if this makes any |
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> difference or is appropriate but when I type in the command "users", it |
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> will list the same user 3 to 7 times. |
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because you have several console/xterm sessions open? |
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> Other weird stuff has happened |
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> like my clock changing to way different times. |
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install ntp, rm /etc/adjtime, run ntpdate. Regularly. |
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> I have a separate gateway/firewall (in.thesame.net) but I forgot the |
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> user name and password. It was setup with openna.com security procedures |
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> about four years ago. Also I am thinking that security is a waste of |
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> time but I would like to back up my sensitive code in a secure fashion. |
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if security would be a waste of time, your 'sensitive code' would probably |
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lost. |
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But why are you posting this mail? |
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What is your question/problem? |
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