Nathan Saper wrote:
>
> Of course, Linux seems to be getting less and less mindful of security. I
> wish RedHat didn't come with so many services enabled by default. For
> example, most users don't need httpd enabled by default; nor do they need
> telnet enabled. They should be disabled out of the box, and people can
> turn them on as required.
>
> Just my $0.02.
Supposedly, as of RH6.2, if you choose a workstation install (KDE or
GNOME), inetd isn't even enabled by default. That gets of rid of
telnet, and many others. I doubt apache is installed by default under
workstation anymore, either.
-BVG
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