On Sun, 27 Jul 1997, Bob Nielsen wrote: [snip]
> > > Do you have an entry in /etc/inetd.conf like:- > > > smtp stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd /usr/sbin/in.smtpd [snip] > After reading the previous response, I noticed that my /etc/inetd.conf > did NOT have smtp defined. Adding that also fixes the problem for me > (without the need for the mda line). There is/was a rogue package in the system which obliterates inetd.conf in the process of changing it. This happened to me and I know of other cases, but I have not been able to track down the cause. So have a look at your file - if it is but a few lines long you have the same problem. If indeed this is the case will you please send me a copy before you fix it? Lindsay =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Lindsay Allen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Perth, Western Australia voice +61 8 9316 2486 modem +61 8 9364-9832 32S, 116E =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .