Password Feedback in the Terminal

[Valtam]

Should this be a default feature in Linux Lite given that our target audience are new folk to a linux based operating system?
I understand some existing linux users will scorn at this suggestion.

No feedback:



Feedback:



What are your thoughts? Is this helpful? Is there a security consideration?

Thank you

[LL-user]

Hi Jerry,

Given the aspects that ...

1. the default behavior on Linux is without feedback (general use of/ education in Linux)
   
2. giving away the length of the password that easily (security)
   

... I would not suggest following this path.

However, if the default behavior (= no feedback) does add severe confusion/frustration to new users, then I would rather see some improvements in educating them about the default behavior on Linux than changing it. For example by adding adequate entries to the Help Manual or providing more verbose prompts with password requests.

My 2c

[JmaCWQ]

I think it would be helpful if the Feedback option is implemented  8)
It's something that is confusing for new users.
One common question I get asked by Windows converts is "am I doing this right?.... I don't see any password characters in the Terminal when I type"

As for security I don't see an issue as the password itself isn't being displayed.
I've seen in LL where the password can be displayed, from memory I think it was Network Connections when creating a new mobile boradband connection.
How many websites/forums etc. display the asterisks when a password is entered?
To my knowledge nearly all of them.

[torreydale]

Leave it as is.

[richtea]

It ain't broke; therefore, do not mend it.
(Rule #1)