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2/13    How is telnetd configured to disallow logins?  It seems to allow all
        in the hosts.allow file.  (here on Soda)
        \_ man skey.access
        \_ In general you can just comment it out in /etc/inetd.conf.
           Or just don't run inetd at all...
            \_ i'm not a complete moron, i know how to turn off telnetd.
               what i want to know was how/why SODA still runs it. -TOP
               \_ I'm guessing that its for ftp, pop and imap support.
                  \_ those are why inetd is still running (which i assume you
                     meant).  telnetd is still running because it's super 1337.
                     Also, it allows for use of s/key, for when your dog eats
                     your ssh client and washes it down with toilet water.
                     --scotsman
                     \_ s/key? is that like Stanfurds SRP telnet?
                        \_ No.  SRP is much cooler, despite being from
                           Stanford.  ;)
        \_ the best way is to not run inetd at all.
           \_ Are you implying that SODA is NOT doing it the BEST way!?!
              \_ Yes.
                 \_ are you implying that you do NOT have a sense of humour?
                    \_ NO!