It's probably easier to set up ssh, and access as a normal user and the su.
-- Sincerely, David Smead http://www.amplepower.com. On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, Michael Watts wrote: > Hi, > > I am having trouble with a few services and want to allow root to telnet > to a Debian 2.2r5 system for testing purposes, but can not find the way > to allow this to happen. > > I have had a look through the man pages, and looked into /etc/securetty > but get stuck there. Do I have to add an entry for telnet to securetty > to allow root to login that way? Or is it done elsewhere?? > > Also, how would I allow telnet to accessed on more than one port at a > time. I may need to allow it on port 23 and 5555(omniback backup > software port), but can only seem to allow one or the other, not both. > How can I allow both 23 and 5555 to accept telnet? > > Any answers would be better than none. > Thanks > Mike W > > > > > This email is confidential and may contain legally privileged information. > If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use > the information contained in it. If you have received this email in error, > please notify us immediately by return email and delete the document. > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]