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Re: identd

Also, if you don't like leaking usernames, you can use the token function of
identd (add -h to the flags in inetd.conf or rc.conf depending on how you
start identd)

On Mon, 3 Apr 2000, Bob Beck wrote:

 | 
 | 
 | >I notice identd is on by default which reveals information about
 | >your system to outsiders.
 | 
 |       Some of us who run multiuser systems this is actually called
 | giving enough information to outsiders about who is connecting. Fact is
 | often that's important if *your own* users are screwing around. 
 | 
 |       Unlike others, OpenBSD's identd won't give out info about connections
 | that didn't originate from your box.
 | 
 |      -Bob
 | 
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Reverend Chris Cappuccio
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