makepasswd-debian (generate and/or encrypt passwords) makepasswd generates true random passwords by using the /dev/random feature of Linux, with the emphasis on security over pronounceability. It can also encrypt plaintext passwords given on the command line. Note: There is another SBo build called makepasswd-khorben, which is a completely different program. There is no conflict between the two, but you may have to adjust the /usr/bin/makepasswd symlink to set the default version your local scripts call, if you have both installed.