telnet vs ssh [WAS: Re: Dropping telnetd and rsh* for security reasons?]
On Thu, May 15, 2003 at 08:31:27AM -0400, Andrew Perrin wrote:
> > How does one request a package be removed? Seems like now is a very
> > good time to drop telnetd from the distro altogether as a security
> > hazard, along with rsh...
> >
>
> Please don't do this! I need telnetd for a specific application, for which
> ssh is not practical. I know the risks and accept them. Put a dire warning
> on the screen when installing if you must, but don't drop the opportunity
> just to protect me from myself.
What do you need telnetd for that sshd won't do (as easy as telnetd)?
Forgive me my ignorance, but I can't think of anything but ssh as a
drop-in replacement for telnet/rsh/rlogin. Please enlighten me.
David
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