Re: Telnet

[debian-user@howorth.org.uk]

Charles Curley <charlescurley@charlescurley.com> wrote:
> On Sun, 3 Dec 2023 14:01:38 -0500
> Greg Wooledge <greg@wooledge.org> wrote:
> 
> > The question is whether anyone should be running a telnetd *server*.
> > On an isolated network, it might be acceptable.  But it's really a
> > bad habit that should be stomped out aggressively, as machines
> > which are currently on an isolated network might not remain there
> > forever.  
> 
> I concur, and would add that even on an isolated network one should
> prefer ssh. First, to be in the right habit. Second because it will do
> things that telnet won't, like tunnel X.

Ah but will it tunnel wayland?? Enquiring minds want to know :)