what system libraries controls login?

drkstr · 10-07-2006, 05:53 AM

Hello,

What binnaries and/or libs handle the system login and shell access? I'm trying to find the best way to establish a system login using C/C++. Suggested reading material?

Thanks!
...drkstr

Mara · 10-07-2006, 02:41 PM

Read about PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules). Not sure what you want to archieve, but will probably help.

drkstr · 10-08-2006, 04:11 AM

Thanks, looks like PAM was exactly what I was looking for. I needed to implement a login system into a program I was writing and was hoping I could just use the system login mechanism. Looks like this will do nicley.

Thanks again!
...drkstr