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On Sunday 28 December 2003 03:34, Jason Wever wrote: |
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> I don't believe our intention or goal is to proactively protect the user |
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> from their own possible stupidity. Telnet is still rather viable for |
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> things (think terminal servers) and has many applications where security |
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> may not be a concern. |
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Mostly, as an administrator/power user, telnet is an absolute must for testing |
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services. |
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The block-telnet with a virtual/telnet is a good idea. A simple 1 line reason |
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for the block printed when portage shows the block would make things even |
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better. |
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Yes, it's work for a dev, but if it saves a multitude of questions later isn't |
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it worth the effort now? |
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