Likewise Open
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| Original author(s) | Likewise Software |
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| Stable release | 6.1.0.8729 |
| Operating system | Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, Mac OS X, HP-UX, IBM AIX |
| Type | Active Directory |
| License | GNU General Public License |
| Website | http://www.likewiseopen.org/ |
Likewise Open is free, open source software that joins Active Directory domains.
It uses Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM), and Name Service Switch (NSS).
It supports Kerberos, NTLM, and SPNEGO authentication. It provides single sign-on for SSH.
It is released under dual licensing terms. The source code is fully available under the terms of the GPL and the LGPL. Client side libraries are provided under the terms of the LGPL and the daemon source code is provided under the terms of the GPL. Alternatives include the open-source Samba's winbind and closed-source Centrify Express.
[edit] Current status and roadmap
Likewise Open's current version is 6.1.0.8729 (October 2011).
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