> > ftp packages if its installed, and we're perfectly sure it's installed.
> 
> Uninstall these packages NOW.  And FAST.  And install OpenSSH instead.
> Telnet and FTP are among the most dangerous and worthless protocols on
> the planet as of now.  Don't even think about using them in the future.

alternatively, if you need to use telnet , open it but
control it thru tcp wrappers (/etc/xinetd.d/telnet in
newer redhat).  I use telnet but allow only allow hosts
from my local net.  Works great.

jondz

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