[BlueOnyx:05077] Re: question on importing sendmail content fromnon-blueonyx server

[Michael Stauber]

Hi Tom,

> Some of the passwords for the accounts will not pass the password 
> check.  The passwords are too short or are dictionary words, etc.  Is 
> there a way to bypass the password checking process temporarily.

The password length and strenght checks only apply if you try to set or try to 
change a password through the GUI.

If you copy the passwords over by editing /etc/shadow, this shouldn't be an 
issue, as the shorter passwords will still work.

Alternatively you can set a short or weak password from the command line like 
this:

passwd username

Then press return. It'll ask for the new password, which you can then enter 
(you'll have to enter it twice). It may complain about short or weak 
passwords, but unless the password is really short (like just 3-4 characters), 
it'll go through.

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With best regards

Michael Stauber