yes - read the man - look for a no-identd option

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> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 8:58 PM
> To: Phillip Hutchings; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [courier-users] Courier activity on port 113
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> 
> Hi,
> 
> Thanks Phillip! Is there a way to stop courier from checking? As I don't 
> run an identd service too and also don't see why I should. I have no 
> need for this and would prefere stopping courier from generating such 
> requests.
> 
> Thanks
> Chris
> 
> 
> Phillip Hutchings wrote:
> 
> >
> > On 10/06/2004, at 8:39 AM, mail wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I installed the APF firewall on my linuxbox a few days ago and have 
> >> log files full TCP DROP messages caused by courier outgoing (and some 
> >> incoming) activity on port 113.
> >> What is this for? Is it needed? Can I turn this off? Or should I open 
> >> port 113?
> >
> >
> > Port 113 is identd - it is supposed to identify the user who opened 
> > the connection on the specified port. MTAs frequently check this and 
> > add it to the Received: headers as part of the audit trail. You should 
> > either allow these connections and make sure identd is running, or 
> > reject them. Silently dropping causes delays. I use iptables and 
> > REJECT them, as I don't have an identd. One day I might install one, 
> > but it's not that important.
> >
> > -- 
> > Phillip Hutchings
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> > http://www.sitharus.com/
> 
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