hosts.equiv considered harmful (was Re: bin owning files)

[Henry Troup]

I just checked my SunOS 4.0 *distribution tape* hosts.equiv.  The 
file consists of "+\n".  A quick RofTFM shows that this means 
***trust everyone***  Surprise!
 
So- In light of the worm, and this, we should realize that out-of-the-
box systems are not well secured.
 

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