>I am using RH6.2. I want to allow the root to login remotely to the >linux server
>using telnet. According to redhat.com I have to >modify /etc/securetty and add this:
>pts/0, pts/1 and pts/2. I did >already, but it didn't work. Is there another way
>allow the root to >telnet the linux box?
Umm are you sure you want to do this? esep esep!
The /etc/securetty file holds the names of your local (virtual) terminals.They are
considered ``safe'' for root logins. All other terminals (like the one you would use
if you telnet or rlogin to the machine) can be sniffed, hijacked etc. etc. and are
considered unsafe for root access.
What you asked:
1)Delete /etc/securetty. That way you will be allowed to login as root directly via
telnet / rlogin.
What you might consider:
2)Login as a normal(unprivileged) user, and ``su'' to root.
3) One of the few real solutions: Use ssh, secure-shell. This is an
encrypted and ``quite secure'' protocol. It has a lot of neat features
besides normal login access (like encrypted X connections etc.)
cheers!
--charles
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