[Tfug] Allowed Password Characters

[Paul Scott]

Anthony Steckman wrote:
> 
> Can anyone point me to a reference or doc that states specifically what 
> (non-alphanumerical) characters can be used in a Linux system (root or 
> user) password?
> 
> If this varies based on shell or distribution, can you point to any 
> documentation that outlines what specifically will work under an 
> installation of Linux Mandrake 8.2 running BASH?
> 

See answer posted to tcslst - all 7 bit ASCII characters except Return 
(Ctrl-M)  I would think it impractical for to vary for any *nix system.

Paul Scott