1RWHOISD(8) System Manager's Manual RWHOISD(8)
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6 rwhoisd - Server for the RWhois Protocol
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10 rwhoisd [-c ConfFile] [-rsdiVvq]
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14 RWhoisd serves data using the RWhois protocol. The rwhoisd server will
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17 The server is typically run as a standalone server, although it can be
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25 -c The full path of the main rwhoisd configuration file. Default is
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28 -r Become a root rwhois server. No referrals to a higher level of
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32 -s Attempt a chroot(2) upon startup.
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49 rwhois_indexer(8)
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53 Please send any bugs to rwhois-bugs@rwhois.net.
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57 18 March 1997 RWHOISD(8)