Re: [TCLUG:12313] telnet as root

[Nate Carlson <natecars@real-time.com>]

On Thu, 13 Jan 2000 Nick.T.Reinking@supervalu.com wrote:
> I don't think that would be a very good idea.  One, because secure shell
> is already a well established program.  Two, because just about every
> ssh program that I've used can also be used as a regular telnet program,
> also.  They don't interfere with each other - just leave sshd and telnetd
> running on your box.  No problems.  Use ssh whenever you have an ssh
> client lying about, and telnet when you only have a telnet client.
> 
> Nick Reinking

...or just disable telnet altogether and make sure you have an ssh client.
gotta hate plain text passwords flying over the internet...

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