"Randy Clarksean" <rclark at lakesplus.com> writes: > I have downloaded and installed SSH Secure Shell (non-commercial > version) for Win2000. I want to use it to log onto my Linux Server, > transfer files, etc. I have no problems logging in with my Linux > user name and password. I "thought" I should be able to ssh to the > Linux box and login without having to use a password every time. > > On the linux box (RH7.2) I have sshd running. I have fun the PC > version, generated public and private keys, uploaded the public key > to my acct, and it still asks for the password. > > Fundamentally, what am I missing here? I am assuming I have > something setup improperly on the Linux box that requires me to use > additional authentication. I have examined the sshd_config and > ssh_config ... not sure what I should have there. Nope, that's working normally. If you want you can add public key authentication, and place your public identity in the Linux box, and *then* you will be able to log in without further authentication from a system you have the private key for that identity on. -- David Dyer-Bennet, dd-b at dd-b.net / New TMDA anti-spam in test John Dyer-Bennet 1915-2002 Memorial Site http://john.dyer-bennet.net Book log: http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/Ouroboros/booknotes/ New Dragaera mailing lists, see http://dragaera.info