[haiku-web] Re: Trac migration to AccountManager

  • From: "Curtis Wanner" <katisu@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <haiku-web@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 21:07:32 -0400

Niels wrote:
> b) Switch to a separate login system for Trac. All users that ever
> logged in will receive a new password via email, and other users can
> register.
> 
> I think the advantages and disadvantages of both systems are known.
> Personally, I am inclined to go for the second one, because for
> security reasons, it would be better not to share the login
> information between the two systems. Next to that, as Jorge argued,
> uncoupling the systems will increase reliability through decreased
> dependency.

+1 on option b

I believe that addressing security and reliability needs outweigh
convenience for the end user in this case (whether they realize it or not).
Probably should be made clear that is the reason for going with a separate
login system.

Curtis

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