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Re: telnet vs ssh [WAS: Re: Dropping telnetd and rsh* for security reasons?]



On Thu, May 15, 2003 at 09:31:09AM -0400, Andrew Perrin wrote:

> The principle, too, seems important: the reason for dropping telnetd
> would be to protect users from themselves. Why should debian be in
> that practice? Warn us, sure, but don't take away options just because
> you think they're bad for us.

Agreed.  Choice (dangerous or not) is good.

-- 
Jamin W. Collins

Remember, root always has a loaded gun.  Don't run around with it unless
you absolutely need it. -- Vineet Kumar



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