portmapper (was: Re: postgresql)

[Alexander Dalloz]

Am Mo, den 10.05.2004 schrieb Rodolfo J. Paiz um 18:37:

> Because it is needed by fam, which is needed by nautilus, which does have 
> RPC services which do need the portmapper. However, it has some major 
> improvements from previous portmappers to reduce the security risks (see 
> "man portmap"). However, unless there is a good reason for doing otherwise, 
> you should always block outside access to this service with your firewall