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Old 09-09-2009, 02:54 AM   #1
josgeorge
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Enhanceing login authentication + changing umask of local user to root


Hi ,


query 1
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I have to enhance my login passwd authentication

a. it must able to set passwd of length 8 digits only .below 8 digits
it wont allow to set passwd

b. i must be able to login only with useing a passwd compraising of mixture of numerical alphanumerical charaters according to my wish

how can i hence it my adding modules in pam or in other way


please guide me

query 2

i have one more query how can i change umask value of local user (normal user) to

that of root ie changing it to 022

Please suggest accordingly



Thanks in advance


Jos
 
Old 09-09-2009, 04:46 AM   #2
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Hi, Welcome to LQ!

LQ has a fantastic search function that may save you time waiting for an answer to a popular question.

With over 3 million posts to search it's possible the answer has been given.

Typically GNU/Linux is secure by default.

Your proposed changes will negate this effort.

Why do you need root access all the time?

On my system, I use sudo and the wheel group to allow me to conduct admin. from my user account.

Regards Glenn
 
Old 09-10-2009, 01:51 AM   #3
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You may want to read this: http://linux.die.net/man/8/pam_passwdqc
 
  


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