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28.9 Security Loopholes
28.9.2 .rhosts
This file is similar to /etc/hosts.equiv, but for a specific user. Each user may create their own .rhosts file and allow the indicated account from another machine access to their login without a password. A .rhosts file in the root directory allows root access, which may occasionally be necessary for network backups.
Unix System Administration - 8 AUG 1996
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