openssh unix dev - Jul 2000 - UseLogin yes and 'w': IP address used

Hello all,

I just noticed that if I enable UseLogin, IP address will be shown in
'w'
when logging on.  If UseLogin is disabled, the hostname will be used.

I tested this on 2.1.1p2 and p4, on home-grown Redhat Linux 6.2.

Anyone else notice this?  Is this an issue with OpenSSH or login?  

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On Wed, 19 Jul 2000, Pekka Savola wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> I just noticed that if I enable UseLogin, IP address will be shown in
'w'
> when logging on.  If UseLogin is disabled, the hostname will be used.
> 
> I tested this on 2.1.1p2 and p4, on home-grown Redhat Linux 6.2.
> 
> Anyone else notice this?  Is this an issue with OpenSSH or login?  
The problem is most likely with login. OpenSSH tries to fill out 
all fields in utmp, and will store both remote hostname and IP address
if your struct utmp supports them (RH does).

-d

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