List contents of file on remote server

[Michael E. Webster]

On Thu, 2004-09-16 at 22:18, Scot L. Harris wrote:
> On Thu, 2004-09-16 at 22:08, Michael E. Webster wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Ben,
> > 
> > Take a look at rsh - it will do what you're wanting.
> > 
> > 
> > Mike.
> 
> But it is rarely a good idea to use any of the "r commands" due to
> potential security problems.
> 

True, unless you have the boxen locked down.  If you're only allowing
incoming connections from a certain IP, name, or subnet (and they are
trusted) there is minimal risk.  It all depends on how your systems are
configured and how anal you are about security.  If you leave your box
wide open, you're asking for trouble.


Mike.
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