Ken Hornstein wrote:
> "Work around" what?  I mean, if they don't want to use PAM module X,
> then don't configure that PAM module.  If they want traditional Unix
> password authentication, then they just use that PAM module.  If they
> want to use BSD Auth, then they use the BSD Auth PAM module.
> 
> So far it still sounds like your reason is, "it chaps my ass" ... and
> I guess I'm having a hard time working up any sympathy for that concern.
> 
> --Ken

Work around by editing the source of programs linked to the PAM library,
and taking the PAM crap out.