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Up until few days ago, my Ubuntu 10.04 worked like a clock.

Then I switched to Ubuntu 12.10 and things don't work the same way with this setup. First, the new system wasn't logging any mail activity, so I had to edit /etc/rsyslog.d/50-default.conf and now the mail logs okay.

I am still not happy because the file /var/log/auth.log is empty and I can't find any information how to enable PAM activity logging.

I must add that even my /var/log/syslog is also empty!

I wonder what other logs are switched off be default. I am sure some folks with Ubuntu 12.10 went through the same ordeal.

bearcat
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  • You've edited your question. Does that mean, that your syslog isn't empty anymore (if it is still empty, what does `dmesg` show?) What is your specific question? – wullxz Jan 22 '13 at 00:53
  • My question is: **How do I enable the PAM log (/var/log/auth.log)? What other logs in Ubuntu are disabled by default?** Obviously, I can't use a server that doesn't log failed logins. – bearcat Jan 22 '13 at 01:04
  • Add that to your question. I can't help you, but a specific question will more likely be answered. – wullxz Jan 22 '13 at 01:06

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I found this info related to Ubuntu 10.04:

Default rsyslog configuration for Ubuntu 10.04

After tweaking my conf, thing are slowly starting to work.

bearcat
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