Author: James Courtier-Dutton Date: To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hampshire] ssh (well putty actually)
On 28/04/07, Rob Malpass <rob@???> wrote: > >
>
> Is it anything to do with XP thinks this machine should have a different
> fingerprint? I know putty checks this sort of thing - but generally gives
> a Yes/No rather than access denied.
>
> The other thing might be a firewall - blocking access to your XP box.
>
> Just a couple of thoughts. Good luck.
>
> Cheers
> Rob
>
I don't think it will be that. He is getting to the terminal login
prompt, so it is not XP firewall or anti-virus firewall stopping ssh
It sounds like he is using password access and not public keys, as he
mentioned the password prompt.
