If you still feel the need to have local authentication via postgres, there is a PAM module for it that occassionally works. On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 12:18 PM, Ben Browning wrote: > kitepilot@kitepilot.com wrote: > >> I suggest you keep /etc/passwd and /etc/group for real linux users and >>>> add "virtual users" support to each of the applications that need it. >>>> >>> This is exactly what I am trying to do. >> If I understand you well, I am devising a solution for a problem that I >> don't have... :( >> > > Yes, basically- you are trying to make the screwdriver work when what you > want is a crescent wrench. ProFTPD and Postfix can both work with MySQL > backends, and I believe with Postgres too but I am a MySQL guy so I stick > with that. With a little work, you can make them work with the same DB. > > That said, LDAP is indeed the better option if you ever plan to scale a lot > and/or add services. > > ~Ben > > -- > Ben Browning > Linux Systems Architect and Administrator > http://www.bensbrowning.com/ > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- James McPhee jmcphe@gmail.com