Difference between revisions of "Linux-PAM"
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| + | Linux-PAM contains Pluggable Authentication Modules. This is useful for enabling the local system administrator to choose how applications authenticate users. Linux-PAM itself is in the PAM Library package. However, as a result of installing PAM, you need to reinstall Shadow. | ||
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The Files lists here are PAM specific builds, if you attempt this build without PAM, your results may not be favorable. | The Files lists here are PAM specific builds, if you attempt this build without PAM, your results may not be favorable. | ||
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Revision as of 16:12, 7 December 2006
Introduction to Linux-PAM
Linux-PAM contains Pluggable Authentication Modules. This is useful for enabling the local system administrator to choose how applications authenticate users. Linux-PAM itself is in the PAM Library package. However, as a result of installing PAM, you need to reinstall Shadow.
Sections of PAM
The Files lists here are PAM specific builds, if you attempt this build without PAM, your results may not be favorable.
