passwd+ security

From: gaius.petronius (rut@linuxmail.org)
Date: 01/24/02

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    From: rut@linuxmail.org (gaius.petronius)
Date: 24 Jan 2002 00:36:38 -0800

    Has anyone used this modified version of the passwd command?

    from: http://www.mycert.mimos.my/resource/cracker.htm

    "Passwd+ is a proactive password checker which replaces the system
    passwd command. It enforces the selection of passwords that are not
    easily compromised by programs like Crack.

    Download:
    http://www.ja.net/CERT/Software/passwd+/ "

    is this really from the CERT people?
    & does this have anything to do with PAM?

    i am using RH 7.1 on this particular server.
    and TIA to anyone replying