As we re-roll servers in aix/linux we take the stance of use ssh! If FTP is needed for some application, we also use TCPWRAPPERS, otherwise use SCP or SFTP. We have very few uses outside of System Admins that actually telnet(ssh) into a server.
Been pretty successful with this 'hammer' because it is pretty hard to argue with good security. Besides, once users get used to using Putty or (SSH in general), they actually like it better. In our case we do public key authentication(with passphrase), and the load up their PAGEANT, and no more passwords to remember......other than the passphrase. I would also add that running Putty with Wine is not bad. It is one of the few windows apps that is certified to run successfully. So, if you are pushing for commonality, it might be a good thing. I've also used the standard KDE Terminal, with SSH, and as mentioned, its' the keymaps that become a problem when doing ssh from a linux client to an AIX host. I've noticed that f-4 - f-8 don't map correctly. I changed the keymap on the terminal, and got them to work, but then ssh to say a linux server does not work right..... Dave __________________________________________________________ Dave Jousma Lead Systems Administrator - Information Technology Spartan Stores, Inc. PO Box 8700 Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (616) 878-2883 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Sibley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: Linux on 390 Port <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 01/29/2004 11:51 AM Please respond to Linux on 390 Port <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc Subject Re: putty for linux Unfortunately, whenever I put in a release of Linux, I do have to open the telnet and ftp ports so that the users have a single interface to all *IX platforms.
