Open (external) port after (default) install?

[Jaime]

Hi all.

There was a thread last week all about whether Ubuntu needs a firewall,
and a number of people mentioned that it wasn't necessary because no
(external) ports are open after a standard install.

I've just done a standard install and nmap tells me that port 111 is
open. Also, "sudo netstat -nltp | grep -i 111" tells me that it's due to
portmap, which I _think_ is dragged in by fam.

Just thought I'd mention it.

Jaime