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Where is Linux not working well in your daily usage? Share your pain points as of 2026, so we can respectfully discuss (libretechni.ca)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/linux@programming.dev
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Thought I'd create a distinct thread from the previous one asking about daily use, because I really do want to hear more on people's pain points. Great to know people are generally sounding pretty positive in those posts who recently switched, but want to know your difficulties as well! This way old and new users can share their thoughts, hopefully to inspire a respectful discussion.

OQB @kiol@discuss.online

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[–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

I find it weird that fingerprint auth and password auth aren't active at the same time. It's either one or the other which is really frustrating

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    You can alter your PAM configuration to require both: https://unix.stackexchange.com/a/572841

    On my system, by default it lets you use either one to authenticate any time a password is needed, but this can be changed to require successful authentication using BOTH methods if desired.

    I wasn't sure if you were wanting to require both, or just allow either one to be used, but both scenarios are trivial to configure.

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