What is the use of /etc/services file?
Issue
- What is the use of /etc/services file ?
- Is it recommended to edit the default entries in /etc/services file ?
- Is it possible to add new entries in /etc/services file ?
Environment
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
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