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On Thu, 1 Nov 2001, John Abreau wrote: > On Thu, 1 Nov 2001, John Chambers wrote: > > > > > Another question: I just got a message from the list software that > > included my id and password. I've been noticing that a number of > > lists are now doing this. Somehow, sending an id and password through > > email in the clear seems to be defeating the very concept of a > > password. I'd assume that it's now known to every spy agency, cracker > > and spammer on the Net ... > > This is a feature in mailman that is turned on by default. It can be > changed on a per-user basis through the web interface; you could disable > the monthly reminder on your subscribed address, and if you forget your > password, the web interface has an option to email your password > explicitly when you request it. I don't see that option, and would sincerely like that feature. Can you let me know where it is? ------------------------------------------------------------------- DDDD David Kramer http://thekramers.net DK KD DKK D You're just jealous because your company is not powered by DK KD an Infinite Improbability Drive. DDDD
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