[GRASS-dev] password security

[Brad ReDacted]

Hello GRASS devs,

Is there any objection to adding yet another dependency? Let me explain:

I want to resolve the security issue of storing passwords in clear text. 
I would like to address this by linking OpenSSL and using it's crypto 
functions to create a hash of the password to be stored and checked against.

Currently, GRASS logins are stored in clear text. I realize this isn't 
an issue for GRASS users, however, I would still like to resolve the issue.

I hate adding dependencies, but security is best left to security 
experts and I strongly advocate against duplicating security related code.

Any comments or suggestions?

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Best Regards,
-Brad