Generate a "Un*x" style password.
The encryption mode can be of any type File_Passwd provides, although FILE_PASSWD_MD5 and FILE_PASSWD_DES are the most common.
the plaintext password to encrypt
the encryption mode to use
the salt to use for encryption (usually empty)
Returns string encrypted password, or PEAR_Error FILE_PASSWD_E_INVALID_ENC_MODE if encryption mode is not supported.
Example 29-1. File_Passwd_Unix::generatePassword()
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