On Fri, 2002-02-08 at 21:31, Quel Qun wrote: > On Fri, 2002-02-08 at 02:20, Pixel wrote: > > Bryan Paxton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > > > On Thu, 2002-02-07 at 23:05, Steve Fox wrote: > > > > Sorry if this has been discussed before, but why is the default security > > > > level low? I would think medium should be default since the help text > > > > recommends it for any Internet connected computer. I'm doing an expert > > > > install. > > > > > > I agree it should be at level 3 (medium)... Haven't actually installed > > > mdk in a while (update manually), this is disappointing to hear that > > > it's been at level 2 (a very insecure level). > > > > level 2 is not a very insecure level > > > > AFAIK, there's not much difference between level 2 and 3 with current msec. > > The major differences: > > - X port 6000 is closed in level 3 (and i won't accept a default install which > > breaks xhost +foobox) > > - ssh-server allows login as root in level 2 > >
Error in msec or you overwrote your sshd_config file when updating. -- Bryan Paxton Public PGP key: http://www.deadhorse.net/bpaxton.gpg "Winning gives birth to hostility. Losing, one lies down in pain. The calmed lie down with ease, having set winning & losing aside." Dhp. 201
