RE: eliminating PortMapper use from LDM

• To: <ldm-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
• Subject: RE: eliminating PortMapper use from LDM
• From: "Ray Weber" <weather@xxxxxxxx>
• Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 16:05:04 -0500

I for one like this idea. Portmapper is a security issue.

Ray 
MA Skywarn


> 
> Hi,
> 
> We're considering modifying the LDM so that it no longer uses the
> PortMapper.  Instead, it would always use port 388.
> 
> If this would cause problems for you, then PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
> 
> You can use the netstat(1) utility to see what port your LDM uses (you
> might need to cross-reference the output with file /etc/services). If
> your LDM uses ANYTHING OTHER THAN 388, then I NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU.
> 
> I don't need (or want :-) to hear from you if your LDM uses port 388.
> 
> Regards,
> Steve Emmerson,
> LDM Developer
> 
> 

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