Re: Uploaded ssh 1.2.16-1 (source i386) to ftp.inf.tu-dresden

["Brian C. White" <bcwhite@verisim.com>]

> > PACKAGE: ssh
> > DESCRIPTION: ssh - a replacement for rlogin, rsh, rcp, and rdist
> >   Ssh (Secure Shell) is a program to log into another computer over a
> >   network, to execute commands in a remote machine, and to move files
> >   from one machine to another.  It provides strong authentication and
> >   secure communications over insecure channels.  It is intended as a
> >   replacement for rlogin, rsh, rcp, and rdist.
> >   This package is statically linked.
> 
> Why? Is there a reason for this? I'm sorry, but I cannot see one.

I think the reason is stated quite clearly in the description.  It is
a "secure" system, whereas the "rsh" package is easily broken.
                                             
                                          Brian
                                 ( bcwhite@verisim.com )
                                             
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