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+#!/usr/bin/perl
+#
+# Use this Perl script to generate a password
+# for you to use for CVS access.  Then, send
+# the output to phil@netroedge.com so Phil
+# can add you to the CVS writers group
+# (pending approval, of course).
+
+$salt1=int(65 + rand(115 - 65));
+$salt2=int(65 + rand(115 - 65));
+if ($salt1 > 90) { $salt1+=7; }
+if ($salt2 > 90) { $salt2+=7; }
+$salt= pack("cc",$salt1, $salt2);                   
+system "stty -echo";
+print "Password: ";
+chop($word = <STDIN>);
+print "\n\n";
+print "Please enter it again.\n";
+print "Password: ";
+chop($word2 = <STDIN>);
+print "\n";
+system "stty echo";
+if ($word ne $word2) { print "Passwords do not match, action aborted!\n"; exit; }
+$passwd=crypt($word, $salt);
+print "Here is your encrypted password: $passwd\n";
+