Using OpenSSH with smartcards Why use OpenSSH with smart ...
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<strong>Using</strong> <strong>OpenSSH</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong><strong>smart</strong>cards</strong><br />
<strong>Using</strong> Gnome-keyring <strong>with</strong> <strong><strong>smart</strong>cards</strong> in Gnome<br />
Gnome includes a advanced password and key manager called Gnome-keyring, which acts as a replacement for ssh-agent.<br />
To <strong>use</strong> <strong><strong>smart</strong>cards</strong> <strong>with</strong>out problem, you will need at least Gnome 2.6.30 and Gnome-keyring-daemon 2.6.30. Our tests show<br />
that Gnome 2.6.28 keyring-manager is not able to load keys from PKCS#11 <strong><strong>smart</strong>cards</strong>.<br />
After starting Gnome 2.6.30, run gconf-editor to enable PKCS11 and ssh agent:<br />
Type gconf-edit and open /apps/gnome-keyring/daemon-components<br />
$ gconf-editor<br />
Make sure that pkcs11 and ssh are enabled.<br />
In our tests, we found that Gnome 2.6.30 needed some additional information on startup.<br />
Exit Gconfig and return to desktop.<br />
In the main menu bar, select System->Preferences->Startup Applications.<br />
Startup applications preferences dialog is displayed:<br />
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