Set pre-encrypted passwords for users

[Axel Freyn]

Hi Christian,
> 
> > For sure, one reason for /etc/shadow is to prevent exactly that, but
> > during a FAI-installation, I see much more serious security concerns
> > (well: if you don't trust the network during the installations...):
> 
> [snip]
> 
> Trre.  Things you point out are valid.  Still...
> 
> If one can do it right (with very little extra effort) from the beginning,
> why not do it? Especially when the "solution" is distributed to a
> relatively large audience.  It may also serve as a proper example (cut &
> paste is a wide spread programming "method").  If the wheel is already
> invented, what's the gain in ignoring that fact?
I agree: IF it is possible with "very little effort" ;-) The only
danger I see is that this might create a false feeling of security
("Just look how secure the process is - it's even impossible to read the
encrypted passwords") - while some other possible attacks might be
ignored.  But of course: If the choice is to do this right or not - then
it's better to do it right;-)

Axel