Problem: Password limit is set to 5 characters. We require a 6 character minimum.
Customer wants fix, so accelerating it for inclusion in rhel5.2.
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fix verified in -7.el5, an error dialog explains the 6 char min when passwords are too short.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2008-0407.html