lynn.newton@cox.net wrote: >>You are aware telnet is a pretty large security risk? > > > > Of course, but that's not the point. The fact that the file wasn't there tells me that you probably don't have the telnet server installed. Try : rpm -qa | grep telnet And see if the server is installed .... Wouldn't THAT be a configuration issue ? -- Kevin O'Connor "People will be free to devote themselves to activities that are fun ... The GNU Manifesto - Copyright (C) 1985, 1993 Free Software Foundation, Inc.