[Progress Communities] [Progress OpenEdge ABL] Forum Post: RE: Application user password policy - OpenEdge 11.7.5

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best approach is to use several random words (of a language that suits the user) connected by some suitable character. example: entropy-everyway-sound complex passwords composed of random letters, numbers, and special characters are impossible to remember and hard to type correctly. this drives users to write them down on sticky notes attached to their screens. making users change passwords every week is cruel and unusual punishment. once a year is enough. (IMO)

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