Pixel wrote:
>
> Ron Stodden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > > This is false. SSH must be installed BECAUSE it's a workstation. Since a
> > > Workstation is going to be managed by a SysAdmin then he/she needs to
> > > connect to it securly so he/she can admin it. Espicially when root
> > > passwords will be thrown around to "fix", "maintain", or install new
> > > software on the machine.
>
> [...]
>
> > Somebody better tell Pixel, then.
>
> well, i'm no good at security, but i think "workstation" is mainly used for home
> box where sshd is not needed...
>
> and there are other ways of maintaining a box than sshd, like linuxconf or
> webmin...
okay time for my 2 cents.
I have to agree that sshd should be enabled. Most boxes I use are just
set up for the users to use ie a workstation. With sshd I can easily
get into them and see what is going on etc .... very efficient and
secure.
Greg
