On Mon, 09 Dec 2002 11:52:26 CST, Stephen Sprunk <ssprunk@cisco.com> said: > The problem I've seen repeatedly, including in an off-list discussion I'm > having about this topic, is people confusing authentication with > authorization. Authentication: Yes, you seem to be Jeffrey Dahlmer. Authorization: You say you'd like to borrow a steak knife? Usually clears up the confusion in all but the most sluggish mind.. ;) However, "authorization" usually implies "authentication" beforehand. Does anybody have a reference on an authorization scheme that doesn't imply any authentication? -- Valdis Kletnieks Computer Systems Senior Engineer Virginia Tech
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