James Carlson wrote:
> Wyllys Ingersoll writes:
>
>> I filed the "ssh config update" fast track for Huie-Ying Lee.
>> The timer expires on 6/19/2009
>>
>
> Previously, the configuration file had a list of all(?) the
> configuration options along with comments that described each one.
> Why is this one being deleted? Is it no longer accepted as an option?
> (That is, is it now impossible to disable TCP port forwarding?)
>
> Why not just change the way it installs, so that it installs as
> "AllowTcpForwarding yes" by default, and leaves it unchanged on
> upgrade or patch?
>
>
>> The release binding is micro (patch).
>>
>
> Changing defaults in a patch seems a bit surprising. Are you sure you
> want to do that?
>
>
I agree with Jim's comments here. I was just getting ready to say much
the same thing.
I think for minor binding just commenting out (and fixing the value) the
option would be better.
- Garrett
