Yum & authenticated access?

[Patrick]

On Wed, 2007-03-14 at 11:59 -0800, Kam Leo wrote:
> On 3/14/07, Patrick <fedora-list at puzzled.xs4all.nl> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Does anyone know if there is a plugin for yum that supports
> > authentication. I'm trying to find out if it's possible to have a yum
> > repository inaccessible unless it sends the proper credentials.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Patrick
> 
> Why? Don't you only allow installation of signed packages?

No I was thinking more license control and cost attribution. Who
installed what can then be tracked and if there is a cost (for example
for support) it can be charged automagically to the cost center of the
appropriate department.

Regards,
Patrick