Yes, actually i edited the ssh_config and sshd_config files and allowed only ssh ver 1. Also, ssh looks for /etc/hosts.equiv or /etc/ssh/shosts.equiv. I think "shosts.equiv" is specific to ssh and " hosts.equiv" works for both rsh and ssh (pls correct me if i am wrong). BTW, any idea why ssh is not running with the root permissions. i know its dangerous, but...why? What i don't understand is /usr/bin/passwd also have the same permissions and if we use "passwd" command it runs with the root permissions then why not ssh, when it is also having the setuid bit set? Regds, Sachin PS: I am using OpenSSH_3.6.1p2. -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subjecthttps://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list