Yum & authenticated access?

[Matthew Miller]

On Wed, Mar 14, 2007 at 09:07:52PM +0100, Patrick wrote:
> > > 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.

This is pretty easily circumvented to then copy the RPM anywhere -- do you
care about that?

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