[postgis-users] pgpass.conf

[Graeme Gould]

Hi

I have noticed something relating to this file that I am slightly worried about.  If you open the pgpass.conf file with Notepad it displays the full contents in open text - including the administrator name and password.  

Is this something that other people have come across and has protecting/ciphering this information ever been considered?

Cheers

Graeme 
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