Re: [cobalt-users] Disable telnet for server

[Jay Summers <jay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Does this mean that if I disable telnet through inetd.conf I will
> still be able to use my SSH client to *telnet* into the server. I
> have a RaQ3 and SSH comes pre-installed from Cobalt  (or from the IHP
> that set up the machine). I use NiftyTelnet for the Mac which
> includes SSH with different encryption methods (DES, 3DES and
> Blowfish). Which encryption method is best. I am using 3DES, should I
> use Blowfish instead.

I use the same client for SSH on my mac. I currently have turned off telnet
for the server and have had it off for months now. It will not affect your
SSH sessions. I am not sure which encryption method is the best though.
 
> I certainly do not want to disable telnet and discover that SSH does
> not work either. I am currently using only SSH to work on the server
> so I know that it works.

It will work.

> Also, can I safely disable IMAP in inetd.conf or will it break the
> GUI from Cobalt.

I'm not sure about this one.

HTH

Jay