hello. I have recently complied openssh-2.9.9p2 on one of our Solaris boxes (an E250) which is running Solaris 2.6. we are using ageing passwords and have noticed that when prompted to change an expired password, the passwords entered are echoed to the screen rather than hidden. Regards, Chris Walker Telstra Internetworking Solutions Ph: 07 3887 7358 Mob: 0417722751 Email: Christopher.Walker at team.telstra.com The information contained in this e-mail is confidential. It is only intended for the recipient/s named above. If you are not the intended or one of the intended recipient/s any unauthorised use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender so that arrangements can be made for its retrieval or destruction. Confidentiality and legal privilege are not waived or lost as a result of mistaken delivery. Telstra Corporation Limited (ABN 33 051 775 556) .