Ok, replying to my own email isn't good form, but I fixed my problem. 
xinetd didn't exist on my system, so did 'ln -s xinetd xinetd-2.3.0'

All working now - does anyone know if this a known problem or indeed a
FAQ ?

Stephen Kitchener wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I don't know if this is related but after I upgraded to the latest
> apache (3.1.20), telnet no longer works. This is because xinetd isn't
> running. I have tried to start the demon but nothing happens, no error,
> nothing written in /var/log/messages
> 
> It's Very stange, This is stopping users from loggin in, ssh works, but
> I am fighting some users and still they insist on using telnet. I know I
> should be getting them to use ssh, but.....
> 
> So the question really is, why isn't xinetd starting and why isn't it
> complaining at all.
> 
> Can someone help please.
> 
> --
> Steve Kitchener
> Systems Manager (Unix), Supply Chain Division
> 
> AspenTech
> process. to the power of e.
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> Tolpits Lane
> Watford
> Herts
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> 
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-- 
Steve Kitchener
Systems Manager (Unix), Supply Chain Division

AspenTech
process. to the power of e.
1 Century Court
Tolpits Lane
Watford
Herts
WD18 9PT
 
Tel   +44 (0)1923 254499
EMAIL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
WEB   http://www.aspentech.com

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