[mythtv-users] X security (was:Crappy looking fonts when runsession)

[Clint Byrum]

On Wed, May 14, 2003 at 01:34:27PM -0800, Matthew Schumacher wrote:
> Unless it's wrapped in SSH, then it's tolerable.
> 

SSH forwarding removes any need for X to listen on a TCP port. I think
most distros are turning that off these days, but if they're not... turn
it off yourself. X runs as root, and is huge... its just too dangerous
to have listening.

[snip]

> >IP address.  Let's face it; X is not a very secure protocol!