Things 10.5.1 still hasn't fixed

[hekaldama]

WPA copy/paste problem work around

Another 2 things they haven't fixed which *REALLY* drive me nuts.

- You can't paste WPA keys into the dialog box that requests them, Apple seems to think I enjoy typing out 40 character keys. (I have found the only work around is to drag the text into the box)
- You can't paste into the dialog box that requests the password used in your private SSH key. I use an application called data guardian which allows me to store my passwords with 448 bit blowfish encryption, I can then look up accounts and copy the password. Then I paste it into those dialog boxes. A number of people I work with are bad shoulder surfers and this has prevented it. The drag trick doesn't work here. I can't even begin to understand why Apple did this, it makes no sense. Before you say it, no ... storing my password in the keychain doesn't solve the problem and totally removes the reason why I put a password on my private SSH key in the first place!

To be able to copy and paste into the wireless network connection prompt:

1. Copy your password.
2. Attempt to connect to desired network.
3. In password prompt window-textbox hit Cmd-Delete (backspace for non-os x keyboards).
4. Paste in password.

Let me know if that doesn't work for you.

-Adam