Biometric-based authentication and GNU/Linux

Thu Apr 14 17:28:02 2005

It's a new wave :)

The next generation cell phones (as seen at the consumer electronics
show) incorporate a thumb print reader to unlock the phone.  No password
needed, just hold the phone :)

On Thu, 14 Apr 2005, Michael wrote:

> Howdy All,
> 
> It looks like interest in Biometrics and GNU/Linux is growing, as
> evidenced by the launch of the forums at http://www.linuxbiometrics.com/
> 
> Several developers there are talking about building a BioAPI (the
> dominant, open, and cross-platform API for interfacing with
> biometric-based devices and algorithms) to PAM bridge.
> 
> If you have an interest in biometric technology or found my talk on this
> subject to ASULUG last year interesting then getting involved with this
> effort would be a great way to learn more and expand the usefulness of
> GNU/Linux.
> 
> See you all tonight.
> 
> -- 
> Michael R. Crusoe
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