[kde-linux] KDE Programs and Passwords

[Anne Wilson]

On Saturday 27 October 2007 12:41:02 Kevin Krammer wrote:
> On Saturday 27 October 2007, micky wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > it is possible for a Kmail, Korganizer or any another KDE Programm which
> > uses Useraccounts that need Passwords from the User, these direct write
> > in the Configfile, without the user types these in, e.g. to Call a
> > Subfunction or a Programm from KDE and these writes the encrypted
> > Password in the Configfile?
>
> KDE programs usually use KWallet, a part of the KDE infrastructure,
> basically a password manager. This way they are stored in a secure file and
> only have to be added once, the programs then request the stored entry.
>
> The wallet is usually protected by its own password, so having only one
> password for unlocking all others, but due to popular request it is also
> possible to have a password-less wallet, i.e. programs will just retrieve
> their passwords without any usre interaction.
>
> Since this basically removes the security part of the wallet, it is not the
> recommended mode of operation.
>
It is, however, fairly simple to configure the wallet to require just one 
entry at the beginning of a work session.  Teach the users to log out when 
they leave their desks and you keep the security without the pain of frequent 
password requests.  Does that help?

Anne


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