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Re: Unable to telnet to localhost



* John Purser <jmpurser2@home.com> [2001.10.25 11:02:02-0600]:
> I can ping 127.0.0.1 but not telnet to it.  I'm guessing telnet connectivity
> is turned off by default.  Where do I go to turn it on?  I haven't used
> telnet on my network before but it's suggested as a test in a HOW-TO I'm
> working through.

apt-get install telnetd


but i'd suggest to install ssh
  apt-get install ssh
instead, as it allows secure shell access just like telnet, but telnet
transmits password in clear text.

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