David Guntner wrote: >Roberto Armenteros grabbed a keyboard and wrote: > >>I know that by using this daemon I will be able to >>save a lot of resources, but how do I get it set up? >> > >Using an inet type of daemon is usually the best way to set up most (though >not all) services that you want to run. > >>Is it true that it introduces serious security >>vulnerabilities, hence should be avoided if possible? >> > >Why do you think it "introduces serious security vunerabilities?" > >>In my LM 8.1 I dont find a initd.conf file, instead I >>find xinitd.conf. Is there any specific reaso for >>this? I would appreciate some help on this... >> > >As I understand it, inetd is considered "depreciated" over the newer >xinetd, although it is still available as a .rpm file to be installed. >Personally, I find that it is a lot more flexible with what it will allow >you to do; and it even honors the hosts.allow file - no need to pipe a >service through tcpd first! > >man xinetd > >and > >man xinetd.conf > >should help get you on your way. Note that the individual config files to >allow/disallow each service is contained in the /etc/xinetd.d directory. > > --Dave > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? >Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com > http://www.acm.org/crossroads/xrds6-1/linuxsec.html
There is a link to hopefully answer all your questions concerning inetd. altoine
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