Gene, Huh, I now can't recall if I checked that out, but I'd not be surprised if that's where the problem lies. Its more than possible that those files got modifyed by the Bastille install script. Thanks I'll check that out although I suspect a fresh install might be in order. I've decided to go at the new box in a new way.<grin> I'll never get this done you know. On Mon, May 20, 2002 at 03:29:17PM -0500, Gene Collins wrote: > > Hey Scooter! You have to allow for your in.identtest service in > host.allow and hosts.deny files. I don't remember what port this uses, > but ssh needs it to exchange keys, etc. > > Gene