From: Michael Havens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > how does one turn off unneeded stuff in debian?
"man update-rc.d" says "update-rc.d $FOO remove" will prevent $FOO from starting on boot. The man page has a warning or 2 in it that you should read, though. > Below is a list of services that were turned on by default that I have turned > off. > * acpid: unnecessary power management ? Most modern laptops require ACPI for power-management events (lid close, lid open, on AC power, off AC power, etc.) > * gpm: some kind of clipboard handler Actually, this is the virtual console mouse support. It isn't necessary unless you spend a lot of time on virtual consoles, at which point it becomes really useful. > * netfs: Network file system mounter - unneeded if you're not on a LAN A machine that isn't on a network of some type? Um. Wow. > * readahead_early: Program preloader. How do you know what programs I'm > gonna use!? Magic :-] . > * sshd: Permits secure shell login - security risk ssh is probably more secure than most things. --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
