[HOW TO] Get Fingerprint Authentication in Xubuntu
In this article we'll get authentication via fingerprint working in Xubuntu. Install Open a terminal window and run: sudo apt-add-repository ppa:fingerprint/fingerprint-gui -y && sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install libbsapi policykit-1-fingerprint-gui fingerprint-gui -y Usage Fingerprint GUI can be accessed typing the following command: fingerprint-gui . On the main interface select the Finger tab, choose a finger to scan and click Next ; this step selects the Scan/Verify tab. Now swipe your finger on your reader. When the scan finishes you'll be asked if you wish to scan another finger. Once you finish the finger scanning, restart the session by logging out. You'll be able to use your fingerprint to log back in. Besides logging in, you'll be able to use your fingerprint in other authentications: sudo, su, gksu . Uninstall Open a terminal window and run: sudo apt-get remove libbsap...