FreeLists / haiku-web / [haiku-web] Re: Trac migration to AccountManager

["Niels Reedijk" <niels.reedijk@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jorge,

2008/4/8, Jorge G. Mare <koki@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

>  So just to confirm, the move to ICS is not really a matter of if, but
>  rather of how and when. Right Niels? Just want to make sure we were on
>  the same page. :)

We are.

>  > Nevertheless, pending reliability and security, it might be better -
>  > as Jorge pointed out - to break this interdependence for reliability
>  > reasons. Also, the current solution is (as will be the future
>  > shared-login solution) a custom work of art, which means that
>  > upgrading software means porting the tools again. I cannot promise to
>  > be around forever, so that is something to keep in mind.
>
>
> I wanted to see if I understood correctly: those who already have an
>  account will not have to register again with Trac after the login
>  backend is changed, correct?

Correct. They will get a new password though, because our encryption
mechanism is different. That also makes sure that everybody is aware
of the separation, since an automatic transfer of passwords might
cause head-aches later when someone forgets to update his/her email.

N.
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