The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - What kind of changes should I expect to see in the next major release of Debian GNU/Linux?
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The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ
Chapter 14 - What kind of changes should I expect to see in the next major release of Debian GNU/Linux?
14.1 Increased security
Debian contains support for shadow passwords since release 1.3. In addition,
the Linux library of Pluggable Authentication Modules (a.k.a. libpam;) that
allows sysadmins to choose authorization modes on an application-specific basis
is available, and initially set to authenticate via shadow password.
Including full support for advanced authentication methods such as Kerberos,
RSBAC and others is in progress.
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