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From: Snob Art Genre <benedict@echonyc.com>
To: Nick Liu <nickliu@value.net>
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Subject: Re: How to restrict users from telneting in?
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On Wed, 15 Jan 1997, Nick Liu wrote:

> 
> I'd like to restrict users from telneting into my server.  Is there anyway
> in doing that?

They can't telnet in unless you give them accounts.  You can also edit 
/etc/inetd.conf and comment out the line that starts telnetd.
 
> I think I've seen the discussion some where, but I couldn't remember the
> place.
> 
> If you know, please cc me.
> 
> 



 Ben