This is usually a name lookup problem. When you telnet or FTP, RH will do a
reverse name lookup on the connecting address. If you have not setup DNS or a
hosts file, then the name lookup has to time out before you can connect. This
is why it is taking so long.
Either ensure that all hosts that connect to you RH box are listed in its
/etc/hosts file or preferably setup a DNS. Alternatively, there is probably
some way to stop inetd from performing reverse name lookups.
Graham...
Philip Tong wrote:
> I have manage to install RH 5.0 out of the box. One thing that got me
> stumped was the fact that when I do a Telnet or FTP to it, it takes
> about a minute before I get to the Login: prompt.
>
> I have tried Turbo Linux and I did not get any problems. What could be
> the problem, what have I missed out in the setup?
>
> If I do a Telnet or FTP on the Linux machnie itself, it is fast.
>
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