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Why does Gnome fingerprint unlock not unlock the keyring?

Gnome fingerprint unlock doesn't unlock the keyring because Linux lacks a secure enclave like Apple's TouchID system. The fingerprint reader only provides a match/no-match result without releasing secret material to decrypt passwords. There's currently no secure way to store and release keyring decryption secrets based on fingerprint authentication.