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user run inetd (Score:1)
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So long as the port you are using isn't below 1024 there shouldn't be any problem.
BTW, if your sysadmin notices two copies of inetd running, she may start getting confused, so it's probably an idea to let her know what you're doing even though it's perfectly reasonable.
-Dom
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Re:user run inetd (Score:2)
BTW, if your sysadmin notices two copies of inetd running, she may start getting confused, so it's probably an idea to let her know what you're doing even though it's perfectly reasonable.
Yep. That's another advantage of the wrapper script. :)
I think I did the personally run inetd a couple of years back, but the wrapper I've written with the DummyInetd module makes it easier because I don't have to do any setup. It's just ./inetd path/to/program. Also, don't you still have to configure /etc/servic
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