xinetd as a daemon

[Thufir]

On Sun, 27 Aug 2006, Lyvim Xaphir wrote:
[...]
> Leafnode looks like it can either be used for server or client purposes.
> Xinetd however is a master controller program that wakes up a plethora
> of other server-centric services; not a good thing to be running on a
> desktop, since it consumes resources for the purpose of allowing
> incoming connections, keeps watch on ports that are opened, and then
> acts on those open ports( not a help to desktop security). Furthermore a
> great number of attacks are premised on xinetd being active. Leafnode
> may 'require' xinetd to be there (based on it's rpm requirements),
> however on a desktop you are better off avoiding running xinetd and then
> just running the leafnode app that you need, when you need it.
>
> LX

Instead of manually running xinetd and fetchnews I wanted those to run in 
the background, fetchnews executing periodically.  However, you've given 
me food for thought regarding security.  I haven't noticed any performance 
issues.

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