ssh doesn't work

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 5.0

Symptom:

ssh 1.2.20 (or later) doesn't work, if the following is entered :

cranium:/home/renner # ssh sunwan
Host key not found from the list of known hosts. 
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? y 
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?  

Cause and solution :

Please enter yes instead of y (only the first time).


Keywords: SSH

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