[lug] Telnet-ing

Peter Hutnick peter-lists at hutnick.com
Wed Apr 30 13:09:07 MDT 2003


SoloCDM said:
> Prior to Mandrake 8.0 I was able to telnet to my server, now
> that isn't possible.  I tried everything I know to make it work.
> I know of ssh, but it isn't my primary concern.  What is blocking
> my telnets?

Is the telnet server installed?  (rpm -qa | grep telnet)
Is the telnet server running?  (Or is it active in (x)inetd?)
Is there a firewall running on the box, or between you and the box?  If so
does it allow telnet?

-Peter





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