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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 remote.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 example,
  to allow unknown systems to contact your system, remove the execute
  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
  /usr/lib/uucp
      Contains all configuration files for uucp, including the remote.unknown
      file

  /usr/lib/uucp/Systems
      Describes accessible remote systems

  /usr/spool/uucp/.Admin/Foreign
      Lists access attempts by unknown systems

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