Mike Hommey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> kevin bailey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>> Why is portmap installed by default on a vanilla basic Debian Sarge install?
>> 
>> As far as I can see this is mainly used by by NFS and NIS - so if we're not
>> using either of these then why should it be installed.

> Probably because of fam, which uses it.

One of the many, many reasons to install gamin instead.

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Russ Allbery ([EMAIL PROTECTED])               <http://www.eyrie.org/~eagle/>


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