Slim long password problem

Hi,
I just reformatted and have decided to try slim/xfce4 out. I managed to install it all without a hitch so far, but I can't seem to use long ~30 character passphrases with slim. I can log in through the shell no problem, but slim just refuses, although it works fine with smaller passwords. I have already checked that I am entering them correctly and I am pretty sure that's not the problem. I wanted to ask if anyone else has had any similar problems?

CBJ wrote:
I can confirm that SLiM fails on password of 30 or longer characters. 29 and below works great.
Curious about why one would need a password this long, though.
Hmm. yeah,  not many will .. but predefining limits does not seem like a good idea.

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