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Date:      Fri, 28 Jul 2000 17:39:49 -0700
From:      Doug Barton <DougB@gorean.org>
To:        Eivind Eklund <eivind@FreeBSD.org>
Cc:        current@FreeBSD.org
Subject:   Re: *** HEADS UP *** rc.conf changes (security)
Message-ID:  <398227D5.9E7AEAA5@gorean.org>
References:  <20000729004143.M45306@ee.follo.net>

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Eivind Eklund wrote:

> This change might seem a little counterintuitive (given that
> /etc/defaults/ are for defaults, after all) but seems to be the best
> compromise for both getting the functionality jkh wants (freshly
> installed boxes have active daemons, so users don't feel they have a
> lot of extra hassle to get things up and working like they are used to
> on other Unixen), and give FreeBSD a default secure config, meaning
> the insecurities stand out.

	FWIW, I totally support this change. Personally, I think the default for
everything should be "off," and the admin should be required to enable the
services he needs. Eivind, it's good to see you, even semi-active. :)

Doug


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