[Pidgin] #2037: Save passwords as md5-hash if supported by protocol

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Thu Jul 5 13:40:29 EDT 2007


#2037: Save passwords as md5-hash if supported by protocol
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  Reporter:  Nightmare     |       Owner:                   
      Type:  enhancement   |      Status:  new              
  Priority:  minor         |   Milestone:                   
 Component:  pidgin (gtk)  |     Version:  2.0.2            
Resolution:                |    Keywords:  md5 hash password
   Pending:  0             |  
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Comment (by Nightmare):

 Good argument but it is safer as a plain-text password because a plain-
 text password is most times easy to remember and used in different places.

 I think it helps if someone has temporary access to your PC (Laptop) and
 want to steal your password.

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Ticket URL: <http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/2037#comment:2>
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