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Jacques Hugo wrote:
> 
> Hi there ...
> 
> I guess the subject says is all.
> 
> What are the pros and cons of installing a new
> 2.2.2 fbsd system when looking at installing
> DES of MD5 as your encryption?  What do
> you guys suggest?


If you need to inter-operate (share passwd file info) with other
machines using DES, then install DES. Otherwise, don't.

Paul.