Passwd

Passwd is an important password changing application that forms part of a suite of account management modules for Horde called sork. This software has undergone significant development over time, and as such, new features and functionalities are added periodically to improve its overall performance.

Passwd is a versatile application that provides comprehensive support for changing passwords through various protocols like Poppassd, LDAP, Kolab, ADSI, Pine, and more. These protocols enable Passwd to change passwords for various systems, including Unix expect scripts, Windows, and Samba, among others. It is an excellent application for managing passwords securely and efficiently without compromising user experience.

This latest version of Passwd is compatible with Horde 3 and features various improvements and bug fixes. Notable additions include a new composite driver, Kolab, Pine, proc_open(), Samba, LDAP, and Windows drivers. Additional password policy checks have been added to ensure maximum security of user passwords.

This version also comes with TLS and SSL support and includes support for shadowLastChange and shadowMin attributes in the LDAP driver. The SQL drivers now use bind variables to enhance their performance. The expect script has also been extended to allow setups with passwd as the login shell, while new translations in Catalan, Persian, and Slovak have been added.

Overall, Passwd is an outstanding password changing application that provides an excellent user experience. Its extensive support for various protocols and systems make it an excellent tool for system administrators and security personnel who want to manage passwords securely and efficiently. Additionally, with updates like those included in this version, users can expect even better performance from Passwd.