Hi I type the password in bash shell. but it can be displayed what I typed why? Thank you
adrian kok wrote:> > I type the password in bash shell. but it can be displayed what I typed > > why?I don't have a clue what you're asking. Are you saying that you issue the command passwd to change your password, and passwd displays your password in clear text as you type it? mark
> Hi > > I type the password in bash shell. but it can be displayed what I typedI take it that you found out that what you enter as a new password when running "passwd" is hidden. That is correct.> why?Security. Even try to avoid that people look at your fingers when you set or enter passwords.> Thank youIf you are concerned to enter your password correct? That's why you have to retype it. If you like to have different control over setting password checkout "man chpasswd". Alexander