Unreasonable Limit on Open Firmware Passwords

Lawrence Person writes "Well, this has to be one of the stranger bugs in recent memory: 'If you used Open Firmware Password utility to create a password that contains the capital letter "U", your password will not be recognized during the startup process.' Straight from the mothership. I'm guessing that not too many people use Open Firmware Passwords, but it's a very nasty bug for those who do. Props to the always great As The Apple Turns for pointing this one out."

Comments

Re:Care to speculate?

[Anonymous Coward]

* blocks the ability to use the "C" key to start up from a CD-ROM disc.
* blocks the ability to use the "N" key to start up from a NetBoot server.
* blocks the ability to use the "T" key to start up in Target Disk Mode (on computers that offer this feature).

Hmm... C, N, T .... Insert U somewhere in there, what can you spell? :-)

Re:Alrighty men..

[NanoGator]

"ready PITCHFORKS!"

I hate when satirical expressions on typical slashdotian responses is modded as troll. Lighten up!

Re:Alrighty men..

[NanoGator]

"I think you need to lighten up about troll mods. "

Unfortunately these troll mods deter people from making creative humorous comments. You're supposed to according to the FAQ.

Chalk up another offtopic for me. Never mind that moderation is very much a part of any topic.

*annoyed*

Re:Care to speculate?

[troc]

Hmm, so it blocks C, N and T. Well, add that U and you have a rude word :)

So there you are, that's why it's blocked.

Ok, so I admit that's not really a reason but it's an interesting coincidence :)

Troc