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On 20 Jan 2010, at 21:39, walt wrote:
> ... In the case I just described, I used it so I can identify myself  
> with my ssh key, which is much more secure than a password. ... I'm  
> not sure how I would have added ssh key authentication without pam.

I'm pretty sure it's possible, although I haven't checked how it's  
working here.

Stroller.