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Re: simple FTP server suggestion





Robert Storey <y2kbug@ms25.hinet.net> wrote on 15.03.2005 13:03:54:

>
> > On Tue, Mar 15, 2005 at 07:50:07AM +0100, Bob Alexander wrote:
> > > In the past I have used proftpd, wu-ftpd etc.
> > >
> > > I now very rarely use FTP.
> > >
> > > The intended use is just to upload images from my kids PC (Win XP)
> > > onto  my laptop and for the rare occasion in which someone in the
> > > office  needs to send me a large file.
> > >
> > > I therefore would like something I can launch manually as opposed to
> > >
> > > have it running as a service, support local users and anonymous and
> > > otherwise be as simple in setting up as possible.
> > >
> > > As expected :) Debian has so many that I'd love to have your
> > > opinions.
>
> I've also used wu-ftpd and proftpd, but nowadays everyone is gravitating
> to vsftpd (the Very Secure FTP Daemon). So if you want to go with the
> geek mainstream, that's what I'd suggest.

One small problem is, that if you want to have group - based chrooted ftp accounts, then you can not use vsftpd. At least not now, as this is not supported yet. But according to the developers homepage, they plan to introduce it in a further version.
 
> best regards,
> Robert
>

Bye,
Andy

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