Ubuntu isn't the only Linux distribution that stores Wi-Fi passwords in clear text

Posted by jimlynch on Jan 4, 2014 8:50 AM EDT
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Today in Open Source: All Linux distros store Wi-Fi passwords in clear text. Plus: Ten open source predictions for 2014, and thirty great open source applications.

I'm sure that this will come as a shock to some Linux users. Note that the article also includes a few ideas on how to fix this as a user. Encrypting your Linux system seems to be the most obvious solution, and is probably a good idea in and of itself anyway.

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