I could be wrong but can't you just add their uid to the /etc/sudoers file? Since PAM is used to authenticate, the uid added to that file should work fine. T On Jan 29, 2009, at 3:27 PM, Paul bob wrote: The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was sent to you in error and the e-mail contains patient information, please contact the Partners Compliance HelpLine at http://www.partners.org/complianceline . If the e-mail was sent to you in error but does not contain patient information, please contact the sender and properly dispose of the e-mail.