Difference between revisions of "Linux-PAM"
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| + | The Linux-PAM package contains Pluggable Authentication Modules. This is useful for enabling the local system administrator to choose how applications authenticate users. | ||
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Revision as of 15:17, 30 November 2006
The Files lists here are PAM specific builds, if you attempt this build without PAM, your results may not be favorable.
Introduction to Linux-PAM
The Linux-PAM package contains Pluggable Authentication Modules. This is useful for enabling the local system administrator to choose how applications authenticate users.
Contents
Installed Program: pam_tally
Installed Libraries: libpam.{so,a}, libpamc.{so,a}, libpam_misc.{so,a}
Installed Directories: /etc/pam.d, /etc/security, /lib/security, /usr/include/security
Short Descriptions
pam_tally: is used to view or manipulate the faillog file.
libpam.{so,a}: provides the interfaces between applications and the PAM modules.
