How to Install and Uninstall cracklib Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: April 29,2024

1. Install "cracklib" package

This tutorial shows how to install cracklib on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                cracklib
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "cracklib" package

Please follow the instructions below to uninstall cracklib on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                cracklib
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the cracklib package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package cracklib:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : cracklib
Version : 2.9.7-11.6.1
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 169.5 KiB
Installed : Yes (automatically)
Status : up-to-date
Source package : cracklib-2.9.7-11.6.1.src
Upstream URL : http://sourceforge.net/projects/cracklib
Summary : Library to crack passwords using dictionaries
Description :
CrackLib tests passwords to determine whether they match
certainsecurity-oriented characteristics. You can use CrackLib to
stopusers from choosing passwords that are too simple.This package
contains a full dictionary file used by cracklib.