On a sunny day (22 Jul 2005 06:51:17 -0700) it happened "RangerFrank"
<airbornerangerfrank@gmail.com> wrote in
<1122040277.472731.38180@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups. com>:

>Another way to protect passwords from people looking over your
>shoulder is to use biometrics. I use Microsoft fingerprint reader
>and never have to type in passwords. Pretty cheap at $35.
>
>RangerFrank

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...ngerprint.mspx
Says:
The Fingerprint Reader should not be used for protecting sensitive data
such as financial information or for accessing corporate networks.
We continue to recommend that you use a strong password for these types of
activities.

Wonder if there is a Linux driver?