How do I hide user input such as passwords?

[mtod1]

Hi all

I would like to know how to have user input via console appear either as asterix thus ******** or not at all(similar to entering passwords in a terminal in Linux.

Any help appreciated.
Cheers
Mark

[mcleano]

Take a look at this: http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/general/3570/page1.html#msg15410
(Duoas post)

[mtod1]

Thanks for that ;)