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Old 04-02-2011, 07:08 PM   #1
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allow all user to rcp


I have two RH server , I would like all users can use rcp to copy files to each other , now I need to add all user ID to .rhosts , I tried add + + to it but not work , can advise what can I do if not add all user id to .rhosts manually ? thx
 
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Can you really justify using the "r" utilities ?? .. these are insecure and should not be used.
 
Old 04-19-2011, 11:00 AM   #3
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Can you really justify using the "r" utilities ?? .. these are insecure and should not be used.
Thx reply,

I know rcp is not secure , but the existing system is using this command , I can't change it.

Can advise what can I do if I need to use rcp ? thx
 
Old 04-20-2011, 04:37 AM   #4
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Try adding '+ +' to /etc/hosts.equiv .. just reiterating, this is a bad idea.

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