Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Linux Fingerprint Scanning

How to enable fingerprint scanner support on Linux:
https://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/enable-fingerprint-scanner-support-on-linux/
"Fingerprint GUI is the best tool available to access, configure, and enable fingerprint scanning on Linux. Although it's the best tool available, no Linux OS currently ships with this application"


Ubuntu 20.04 Supports Fingerprint Login, Improvements Planned:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/04/ubuntu-fingerprint-scanner-login-desktop
"Ubuntu developers are working with the libfprint project to improve support for biometric authentication methods in GNOME-based Linux distros, including its own, Ubuntu.
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GNOME Shell (and thus Ubuntu) already support fingerprint login. This can be set up through the Settings > Users panel but it's… Well, I hear there's some room for improvement."


fprint -  The fprint project aims to plug a gap in the Linux desktop: support for consumer fingerprint reader devices.
The idea is to use the built-in fingerprint reader in some notebooks for login using PAM. This article will also explain how to use regular password for backup login method (solely fingerprint scanner is not recommended due to numerous reasons).
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Fprint  &   https://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/fprint/


How to Enable Fingerprint Login in Ubuntu 19.10, 19.04 & 18.04?
https://tecrobust.com/enable-fingerprint-login-ubuntu/

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