What is the use of /etc/services file?
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Environment
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Resolution
The /etc/services file is used by applications to translate human readable service names into port numbers when connecting to a machine across a network. The file will typically include the service name, port/protocol, any aliases, and comments.
A protocol being listed in the /etc/s...
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