SW for storing passwords

From: Greg (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/26/04 

Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:18:37 +0200

Hi!

An administrator has a lot of different passwords to remember, passwords
change from time to time, ect. Do you use any software for storing passwords
and passphrases? Any suggestions, best practices?

Thanks.

Regards, Greg.

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