Daniel Stenberg wrote: > On Sat, 24 Jan 2009, Heiner Steven wrote: > >> Besides the host key handling (which Alexander already mentioned) I'd also >> like to see SSH User Agent support. > > In what way would libssh2 provide that support? Isn't that basically a > program > that runs and holds the key for new invokes of 'ssh' ?
In an SSH environment there is a good chance that the openssh "ssh" client and programs using libssh2 are used together on a daily basis. Both (can) use the same configuration (identity files, public key files), and share same problems (e.g. how to provide a single log-on facility, or a centralized key management). In the environment I work the SSH agent is used for simplifying the use with the "ssh" client program, not having to enter the private key password multiple times. However, I agree with you when you imply that it's less a feature that libssh2 should provide but an API that openssh should have. Heiner ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This SF.net email is sponsored by: SourcForge Community SourceForge wants to tell your story. http://p.sf.net/sfu/sf-spreadtheword _______________________________________________ libssh2-devel mailing list libssh2-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/libssh2-devel
