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From: caddy@osprey.unf.edu (Cliff Addy)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Adding DES after the fact
Date: 11 Feb 1997 14:12:22 GMT
Organization: University of North Florida
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I need to add DES support to a system that has been up for about a year.  I've
had conflicting opinions on whether this will break current passwords, if all 
executable must be recompiled, etc.  Is there anyone who has actually *done* 
this who can relate their experience?