OT: password/passphrase generation

[Kris Bodenheimer]

I have memmory problems, so I just use my username as my 
passphrase/password.  Much easier to remember.

Tim Reid wrote:

> hey all,
> 
> I've been looking at some of the high-level popular crypto/security 
> texts lately, and one of the more interesting things that struck me was 
> the different methods of generating/choosing passcodes.  I've now seen 
> several different methods used (APG, diceware, etc.)  I haven't made up 
> my mind as to the most secure (within reason for a common user like me) 
> method of password generation for both login passwords and PGP/GPG 
> passphrases...
> 
> What does everybody use for secure/random password/passphrase 
> generation?  What are some of the different aspects of "your" method? Do 
> you go for speed, maximum bits of entropy, etc.?
> 
> 
> --Tim
> 
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> OT: PS:  I had someone ask me a "brainteaser" in a IRC channel, and I 
> haven't been able to get back to them...but I think I know the answer. 
> But I thought that I might share it with all you smart KCluggers :P
> 
> What number does not belong?  < 1 2 3 4 5 >  And why does it not belong?
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