[Date Prev][Date Next] [Thread Prev][Thread Next] [Date Index] [Thread Index]

Re: Allow root to telnet



On Thu, Apr 18, 2002 at 11:32:45AM +0800, Michael Watts wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I am having trouble with a few services and want to allow root to telnet
> to a Debian 2.2r5 system for testing purposes, but can not find the way
> to allow this to happen.
> 
Can't you achieve the same thing by connecting as a normal user, then
running su, or sudo?

Also, consider ssh instead of telnet - leaving telnet open, and using it
even for a normal user is not 'a good thing' all data (including
passwords) are sent as clear text over telnet seesions.

aloha,
dave

Attachment: pgpbRSpt5QCcO.pgp
Description: PGP signature


Reply to: