-Cookbook
-========
-TODO: Enter the cookbook description here.
+# xinetd cookbook
-e.g.
-This cookbook makes your favorite breakfast sandwich.
-
-Requirements
-------------
-TODO: List your cookbook requirements. Be sure to include any requirements this cookbook has on platforms, libraries, other cookbooks, packages, operating systems, etc.
-
-Attributes
-----------
-TODO: List you cookbook attributes here.
-
-Usage
------
-TODO: Write usage instructions for each cookbook.
-
-Contributing
-------------
-TODO: (optional) If this is a public cookbook, detail the process for contributing. If this is a private cookbook, remove this section.
-
-e.g.
-1. Fork the repository on Github
-2. Create a named feature branch (like `add_component_x`)
-3. Write your change
-4. Write tests for your change (if applicable)
-5. Run the tests, ensuring they all pass
-6. Submit a Pull Request using Github
-
-License and Authors
--------------------
-Authors: TODO: List authors
+This cookbook installs and manages the
+[xinetd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xinetd) service, which acts as
+an internet daemon.