How can i Decrypt the source code of Linux?
Monday, December 28th, 2009 at
10:03
If Linux is open source any one can know where the password are stored and if they are encrypted any one can decrypt it using source code. I am only familiar with paragent.com . its an open source project and works well for our company.
Thanks in advance.
Shaun
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You are talking about two different things. The source code is in plain, readable text. You compile the source code to create the executable programs.
Passwords, on the other hand, are stored, encrypted, in the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files. Even if they could be decrypted, only the root user of the system can access these files.
What I think you mean to ask is how can you decrypt the passwd and shadow files to reveal the passwords. That’s something you will have to ask in mathematics and computing forums. I’m pretty sure that’s beyond the scope of most Yahoo users.
See the above answer and add:
Learn the applications used, research, and develop.
If a company has to ask a popular forum for help, it shouldn’t be in business.