John writes: > > So let me make sure I understand. And I'm sorry this is off topic, but > one day I might need to use Linux/unix to support a cvs server. > > inetd is an application/process that is generic that the admin must > configure to say: > open port 2401. When you get a connection here transfer > the connection to this process (cvs).
Exactly. That way you only need a single long-running process no matter how many different services you provide. And you don't have to include special daemon code in each server. -Larry Jones Things are never quite as scary when you've got a best friend. -- Calvin _______________________________________________ Info-cvs mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/info-cvs
