Fprint

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fprint is a collection of software for handling fingerprint readers on Linux, consisting of the device driver library libfprint and the D-Bus daemon fprintd. Registering the pam_fprintd module with PAM lets you use a fingerprint instead of a password for login, screen unlock, and sudo authentication. GNOME Settings provides a UI for enrolling fingerprints.