- cross-posted to:
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- cross-posted to:
- linux@programming.dev
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/52523151
Exciting news after the Framework 12 just got a fingerprint reader.
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dont use biometrics as a security solution. always use something that requires you to be conscious and coherent.
Being aware of your threat model and evaluating options accordingly is always good.
But don’t do Perfect is the enemy of good
Compared to using the same password everywhere, easy for everyone to guess, which is the de-facto norm for non-tech people: using a Fingerprint for your devices is an improvement.
We need different fingers loading different profiles
That would be really interesting
That’s where multi factor authentication comes in. Biometrics are something that you are. You also need something that you know.
Good news for 12 Linux users who has fingerprint working
Thinkpad / Debian / Gnome: Works.
