1 files changed, 12 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/libbb/Config.src b/libbb/Config.src
index fdf8bbb28..16e16480b 100644
--- a/libbb/Config.src
+++ b/libbb/Config.src
@@ -76,6 +76,18 @@ config FEATURE_ETC_NETWORKS
         a rarely used feature which allows you to use names
         instead of IP/mask pairs in route command.
 
+config FEATURE_ETC_SERVICES
+        bool "Consult /etc/services even for well-known ports"
+        default n
+        help
+        Look up e.g. "telnet" and "http" in /etc/services file
+        instead of assuming ports 23 and 80.
+        This is almost never necessary (everybody uses standard ports),
+        and it makes sense to avoid reading this file.
+        If you disable this option, in the cases where port is explicitly
+        specified as a service name (e.g. "telnet HOST PORTNAME"),
+        it will still be looked up in /etc/services.
+
 config FEATURE_EDITING
         bool "Command line editing"
         default y