[S.u.S.E. Linux] password length

I was wondering how to changethe password length max of 8 characters to a larger number? I am using suse 5.2 also which filter should i use for a hp deskjet 600c there is no mention of it on the suse hardware data base and what do i need to do to install applixware. i remeber someone saying there is a little different way of installing it for suse. ___________________ Jt - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo@suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e