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Re: namedroppers, continued

2002-12-09 15:16:46
On Mon, 09 Dec 2002 11:52:26 CST, Stephen Sprunk <ssprunk(_at_)cisco(_dot_)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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