Re: Updating fb password storage - Re: [Firebird-devel] crypt plugins

[Dmitry Y. <di...@us...>]

"Mark O'Donohue" <mar...@fi...> wrote:
>
> It needs a bit of roadtesting, and a few more eyes, and Im sure a bit
> more polishing, but Alex's design means that:
>
>     1) old client can connect to new servers,
>     2) new clients still talk to old servers.
>     3) and even if really needed old security.fdb files could work
>        with new servers.

If these points are true, then I support your proposal. Do I understand
correctly that you suggest to have hardcoded two algorithms (MD5/SHA1 + DES)
instead of firebird.conf-specified plugins list proprosed by Alex? Do you
want to add the crypt plugins feature later and remove the hardcoded stuff
or you think it's too complex solution for most hosts?


Dmitry