The most likely scenario is that while the telnet client is installed, the telnet server is not installed on the workstation. You can run the yum utility, and do a search for the telnet-server package. -----Original Message----- From: fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Leo Leavitt (leoleav) Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:36 PM To: fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: Telnet Issue with Fedora 9 I have Fedora 9 installed on my Hp Laptop and I have Windows Vista on my other Hp Laptop. I also have Red Hat installed in a Desktop system. The issue that I have is that I can telnet OUT anywhere from my Hp Laptop that has Fedora on it but I cannot telnet in any time. I have tried everything that I could even taking the Security off the Hp Fedora. I am at a loss. I have tried to send may messages to see if anyone can hep but to no avail. Leo Leavitt lleav@xxxxxxx [1] leoleavitt@xxxxxxxxxx [2] Links: ------ [1] mailto:lleav@xxxxxxx [2] mailto:leoleavitt@xxxxxxxxxx -- This is an email sent via The Fedora Community Portal https://fcp.surfsite.org https://fcp.surfsite.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=285082&topic_id=607 40&forum=10#forumpost285082 If you think, this is spam, please report this to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and/or blame leoleavitt@xxxxxxxxxxx -- fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate/MailingListGuidelines The information transmitted in this electronic communication is intended only for the person or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this information in error, please contact the Compliance HelpLine at 800-856-1983 and properly dispose of this information. -- fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate/MailingListGuidelines