Rules Related To 'talk'

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Uninstall talk-server Package

package_talk-server_removed

Description

The talk-server package can be removed with the following command: 

 $ sudo dnf remove talk-server

Rationale

The talk software presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communications. Removing the talk-server package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of talk services.

Uninstall talk Package

package_talk_removed

Description

The talk package contains the client program for the Internet talk protocol, which allows the user to chat with other users on different systems. Talk is a communication program which copies lines from one terminal to the terminal of another user. The talk package can be removed with the following command: 

$ sudo dnf remove talk

Rationale

The talk software presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communications. Removing the talk package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of talk client program.