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remote.unknown(4) Kernel Interfaces Manual remote.unknown(4) NAME remote.unknown - Logs access attempts by unknown remote systems SYNOPSIS /usr/lib/uucp/remote.unknown DESCRIPTION The /usr/lib/uucp/remote.unknown file contains a shell procedure. It is executed by the uucp program when a remote computer that is not listed in the local /usr/lib/uucp/Systems file attempts to communicate with that local system. The uucp program does not permit the unknown remote system to connect with the local system. Instead, the re- mote.unknown shell procedure appends an entry to the file /usr/spool/uucp/.Admin/Foreign. Modify the remote.unknown file to fit the needs of your site. For ex- ample, to allow unknown systems to contact your system, remove the exe- cute permissions for the remote.unknown file. You can also modify the shell script to send mail to the uucp administrator or to recognize certain systems and reject others. Only someone with superuser authority can edit the remote.unknown file, which is owned by the uucp program login ID. FILES Contains all configuration files for uucp, including the remote.unknown file Describes accessible remote systems Lists access attempts by un- known systems delim off remote.unknown(4)