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@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ This is an optional variable. Set to a non-empty value, like `yes`, to allow the
 
 ### `MYSQL_RANDOM_ROOT_PASSWORD`
 
-This is an optional variable. Set to a non-empty value, like `yes`, to generate a random initial password for the root user (using `pwgen`). The generated root password will be printed to stdout (`GENERATED ROOT PASSWORD: .....`).
+This is an optional variable. Set to a non-empty value, like `yes`, to generate a random initial password for the root user (using `openssl`). The generated root password will be printed to stdout (`GENERATED ROOT PASSWORD: .....`).
 
 ### `MYSQL_ONETIME_PASSWORD`
 
diff --git a/percona/content.md b/percona/content.md
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@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ This is an optional variable. Set to `yes` to allow the container to be started
 
 ### `MYSQL_RANDOM_ROOT_PASSWORD`
 
-This is an optional variable. Set to `yes` to generate a random initial password for the root user (using `pwgen`). The generated root password will be printed to stdout (`GENERATED ROOT PASSWORD: .....`).
+This is an optional variable. Set to `yes` to generate a random initial password for the root user (using `pwmake`). The generated root password will be printed to stdout (`GENERATED ROOT PASSWORD: .....`).
 
 ### `MYSQL_ONETIME_PASSWORD`