Little known fact: Linux passwords are stored as a MD5 hash. A password can be a maximum of 255 characters. Though nobody prevents you from entering 256 characters at prompt. #FML #SSH 0 atbildes

Andris
(2020-02-19 19:58:44)
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Little known fact: Linux passwords are stored as a MD5 hash. A password can be a maximum of 255 characters. Though nobody prevents you from entering 256 characters at prompt. #FML #SSH

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