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A password generator inspired by the Xkcd password spec


A password generator inspired by the xkcd password spec: http://xkcd.com/936/ - beala/xkcd-password

When using the-l flag, be sure to use it in conjunction with-i to ensure the entropy of the password is suitable for your needs. Do not use the-c flag to generate several passwords at once, and cherry pick. The information on time-to-crack given by the-i flag was specifically chosen because these values represent the current state of the art.

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