Thanks Mikkel. Bill Clayton Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems F-22A Air Combat Simulation w.a.clayton@xxxxxxxx phone 770-793-2613/fax 770-793-2001 pager 1-877-884-7591 "This message is intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s) If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, disclosure or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please destroy all copies of this message and its attachments and notify the sender immediately." -----Original Message----- From: fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mikkel L. Ellertson Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 1:56 PM To: For users of Fedora Subject: Re: rsh without password in fc6 Clayton, W A wrote: > Hello, > I need to know if there is a way to configure fedora core 6 so rsh works > between trusted systems without using a password. > > Thanks, > Bill. > Consider using ssh and a key pair instead. For most uses, ssh is a drop-in replacement for rsh, with more security. You can set up your private key without a password, but a better way is to use ssh-agent to manage the private key password. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!