Re: [9fans] Re: [V9fs-developer] playing with Tim's python 9p implementation

[Eric Van Hensbergen <ericvh@gmail.com>]

On 10/4/05, Ronald G Minnich <rminnich@lanl.gov> wrote:
>
> I need to learn how to use factotum on linux, however.
>

It's actually pretty straightforward if you have a Plan 9 Ports
environment installed and Lucho's amount program.  There was some talk
about getting it added into the plan9port collective, but also some
concern as it is pretty Linux specific at this point.  Comments Russ?

I'd like to get a more-pure Linux auth infrastructure in place -- at
the very least being able to host auth servers under Linux, either
using Plan 9 ports or by porting them (IIRC: there were some unix auth
tools, but maybe I'm just thinking of netkey).  There's also the
option of trying for a Kerberos or SASL auth mechanism for Linux-only
environments.  This stuff just hasn't been a priority for me because
its not a concern in my environment, but its something we clearly need
a better story on.

    -eric