[dev] hook in the Auth class

[Nuno Loureiro]

It might be of some use to me too...
Pleae submit the patch to the list when ready...

On Sun, 2003-09-28 at 21:40, Etienne Goyer wrote:
> Hi list,
> 
> I am requesting comments on a feature I would like to implement.  I
> would like to add two hooks to the Auth class authenticate() function.
> I suggest calling them _authenticate_hook_pre and
> _authenticate_hook_post.  If either of these function return false,
> authentication fail.  There could be only one of these function, but two
> would be more flexible IMHO.
> 
> The reason I need these is that, although my users are authenticated
> thru IMP (IMAP), I would like to consult an LDAP directory for
> membership to a specific group before giving them access to Horde.  I
> suppose similar requirement to mine could also happen to other people.
> 
> If that feature seem interesting to maintainer, I would code and send a
> patch in the coming days.
> 
> Thanks !
> 
> -- 
> Etienne Goyer                    Linux Québec Technologies Inc.
> http://www.LinuxQuebec.com       etienne.goyer at linuxquebec.com
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