How to disable XFree86 and wdm listening ports

[Jason Stone]

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> For gdm, the process is similar the line to start the X server is in
> gdm.conf and would look like command=/usr/X11R6/bin/X -nolisten tcp.

If you think that you might someday invoke X with a different display
manager, you might consider replacing /usr/X11R6/bin/X with a shell script
that calls "X.real -nolisten tcp" - this would make all methods of
starting X not use the tcp port.  On the other hand, you'll have to
remember to maintain it when you upgrade.

Also, it's probably a good idea to firewall of that port as well - defense
in depth and all that.


 -Jason

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