On Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:06:34 +0200, Nikos Chantziaras wrote: > > I'm no expert on PAM, but I've seen it used on every linux > > distribution that I've tried over the years. In the case I just > > described, I used it so I can identify myself with my ssh key, which > > is much more secure than a password. So, in general, pam is used to > > set security policy for how users can log in, change their passwords, > > etc. I'm not sure how I would have added ssh key authentication > > without pam. It's a good question. > > Well, all of this is still working here without PAM, including keys > (I've set that option in the config file of the ssh deamon, not PAM.)
I read this that walt is using SSH keys ( on a USB stick?) for local login, which would be best done with PAM. SSH login with keys is handled by SSH itself. Can you confirm walt? -- Neil Bothwick Therapy is expensive, popping bubble wrap is cheap! You choose.
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