On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, John Clarke wrote:
> Don't bother.  Do a complete re-install.  It's quicker and it
> guarantees you a clean machine.  Make sure you setup strong firewall
> rules and install all security updates immediately after re-installing.
> Ask the list if you need help.

I think I probably would if the machine weren't in melbourne and needed
tomorrow morning. I certainly would if it were my own machine.
I'd rather not leave it in a compromised state any longer than I need to,
and this is why I asked. :)

For the record, the files involved are fairly easy to spot if you know
what you're looking for and have an appropriate reference machine handy.

> > Any idea how this may have been done and how to correct it?
> 
> chattr?

Presto! I knew there had to be a filesystem tool for it. Thanks.

You can learn something every day, if you try. :)

> Cheers,

Many thanks. :)

> John

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