[COMP] Re: PATH in Linux


--- John Madden <weez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > That explains the export command I saw in one of
> the
> > start-up scripts, problem is that when I type
> export
> > it can't find it!
> > Do you know where export is located (and how can I
> > search for a given file, is there a command I can
> > use).
> 
> export is a shell built-in.  If you don't have it,
> it's because your shell
> doesn't.  What shell are you running?

I was running /bin/bash but changed to /bin/tcsh.
So basically I need to revert back to bash?

> 
> > Also, why can I not telnet into the Linux box from
> > the Win2000 PC.  I can ping, i.e. all network
> settings
> > are correct, but when telneting I get a
> 'connection
> > refused' message.
> > Any ideas?
> 
> Check /etc/inetd.conf -- all inetd services are
> controlled from there.
> Un-comment the telnet line, exit, save, and go
> "killall -HUP inetd" to
> restart inetd.  You'll be able to telnet then.
> 
> Now it's time for the obligatory telnet thing: don't
> use telnet, it's
> insecure, unencrypted, your box will get cracked,
> passwords will be
> sniffed, SSH is free and secure, yada yada yada...

Will SSH be part of the default distro, or will I have
to obtain it online?


> 
> John
> 
> 
> 
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