Lindsay Allen wrote: > On Sun, 27 Jul 1997, Bob Nielsen wrote: > > [snip] > > > > > Do you have an entry in /etc/inetd.conf like:- > > > > smtp stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd > /usr/sbin/in.smtpd > > [snip] > > > After reading the previous response, I noticed that my /etc/inetd.conf > > did NOT have smtp defined. Adding that also fixes the problem for me > > (without the need for the mda line). > > There is/was a rogue package in the system which obliterates inetd.conf in > the process of changing it. This happened to me and I know of other > cases, but I have not been able to track down the cause. > > So have a look at your file - if it is but a few lines long you have the > same problem. If indeed this is the case will you please send me a copy > before you fix it? > > Lindsay
There are 56 lines in my inetd.conf file. The smtp line was inserted by the exim installation and reads as follows: /snip/ #:MAIL: Mail, news and uucp services. smtp stream tcp nowait mail /usr/sbin/exim exim -bs /snip/ Do I also need another smpt line entry in this file? As an example: smtp stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd /usr/sbin/in.smtpd Victor -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
