[Gllug] Does the YubiKey USB security token actually work in Linux?

[Richard W.M. Jones]

On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 11:54:42PM +0100, Progga wrote:
> the manufacturer Yubico is claiming [4] that "The YubiKeys are also used
> by Fedora’s core team members for securing access to high security
> hosts.".  Now my question is, does any one have any experience with
> these on a Linux machine?

Yes.  I can access my Fedora account using a Yubikey, from any machine
(Linux or otherwise) that has a USB port.

It doesn't require "Linux support" as such.  The Yubikey acts as a USB
keyboard and sends key strokes for the OTP when you press the button.

Rich.

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Richard Jones
Red Hat
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