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Linux USB-Driver: initial release of vp-usb-lock

Posted by Hemos on from the new-tools-to-secure dept.

Tim 'pez2001' Theede writes "vp-usb-lock is a Linux kernel driver and PAM module that utilizes the PC wireless USB lock and makes it possible to use it as authentication method for your Linux box. It is easy to install, but needs access to the sources of the kernel and PAM to build correctly. It has been tested under Fedora Core 2 with a custom made 2.6.7-1.494.2.2 kernel, but it should also work with other kernel versions and distributions. Of course it's GPL'ed! download it"

4 of 15 comments (clear)

  1. Re:How does it work ? by Fredrik+Leijon · · Score: 2, Informative
    copy of the readme
    * Copyright (c) 2004 Tim Theede
    *
    * If you need support write an email to pez2001@voyagerproject.org
    * Skype : pez2001
    * Parts from a www.tldp.org tutorial on char device modules
    * Modified from usbmouse.c
    * pam module ripped from pam_shells
    *
    * just execute install.sh as root
    * you need your kernel sources for this build to work
    * (make sure the usbhid module is compiled as module)
    * (for kernel 2.6.7 the sources should be in /usr/src/linux-2.6.7)
    * the pam module needs the pam sources to build (works fine with 0.77)
    * just copy the directory into modules subdir in the source
    * dont forget to change the keycode in the pam_usblock.c file (near top)
    * for details check the pam_usblock/pam_usblock.c file
    * and ./configure && make all
    * then cd into modules/pam_usblock
    * and make install
    * copy service/usblock to /etc/init.d/usblock
    * and activate the service using your distribution tool
    * (dont forget this step or you maybe cant login to your
    * host from the local console after a reboot.The service
    * enables the driver at boot time!)
    * copy the pam_example_conf_d/login to /etc/pam.d/login
    * Thats about it!
    * From now on you dont need a password to login at your local console
    * if you make changes or have suggestions feel free to mail!
    *
  2. thinkgeek.com by NTT · · Score: 5, Informative

    Thinkgeek has the hardware for this. Also a good explanation of what it does.

  3. [OT] Re:one more gadget to carry around? by Puggs · · Score: 3, Informative
    Completely offtopic, but hey...

    I use Romeo on my mac as a remote control; afaik it has similar features to sailing clicker, but with the added bonus of being GPL'd OSS Software :)

  4. A good review at Dan's Data by Smack · · Score: 5, Informative

    The review.