Should I use inetd or xinetd?

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I see openbsd-inetd is installed by default but there are quite a few mentions of xinetd in AskUbuntu.

I have a custom service to install. inetd would provide all the features I need. Should I be using inetd or xinetd to be most compatible with future updates?

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 11 '14 at 09:25

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Use xinetd if it does what you want, but personally you should avoid using inet at all. Some information on the service itself would help answer your question.

edited Mar 11 '14 at 09:25

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Should I use inetd or xinetd?

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