Re: Password encryption/de-cryption

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From: Lynn Wilson
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 16:12

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Be careful using Random() functions!  The trouble can arise when you
change compilers (and possibly the Rand function implementation).
When you send your upgrade to your customers, their stuff will
no longer pass the password test.

I had this happen to me a few years ago.  ONe of the major hardware
houses upgraded their OS and compilers -- What a mess!

You're probably better off writing your own random number generator
instead of linking in the library one.

Lynn

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Subject: Re: Password encryption/de-cryption
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