Re: [Bug 127662] Re: Removing insecure xhost package removes entire X server

2008-01-27 Thread Mike MacCana
The deprecated utilities could be included in a separate package, so they could be safely removed. The problem is important in high-security environments where users frequently abuse xhost despite being warned not to use it. Mike On Nov 30, 2007 9:43 PM, Timo Aaltonen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [Bug 127662] Re: Removing insecure xhost package removes entire X server

2007-08-08 Thread Mike MacCana
Timo, xhost cannot distinguish between users on an allowed host, and as a result represents a danger to security. It is not required to run X apps remotely, and as Bryce mentions, should not be required by the X server. On 8/1/07, Timo Aaltonen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Mike, I don't quite un