Re: [Zaurus-general] password echo

I would also like to point out that I would like to continue seeing that
the '*' are the default or at least an available option at minimum,
because those who believe that the size of a PDA screen is an effective
deterrent against password peeps or user distraction (type in password
get distracted before hitting enter..etc..) is a target waiting to be
hit.

-David
My Alternate $.02


On Mon, 2003-06-09 at 12:45, rhkelly wrote:
> Can I politely point out to all the developers out there
> that the 'old-time religion' of echoing the password on
> the screen as '*' characters is totally inappropriate
> on PDA's. The danger of someone besides the user
> observing the characters on the screen is miniscule,
> negligable when compared to all other potential security
> problems. On the other hand, the difficulty of using
> that small keyboard and/or on-screen entry makes positive
> feedback that the right key was pressed ot tapped so
> much more important.
> 
> R. Kelly
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David A. Cafaro
Zaurus SL-5500 US Rom 3.10
Systems Analyst - GU