Linux-PAM

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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.

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.