On 9/14/10 6:00 AM, Jason Gurtz wrote: > [Comments in-line] > >> From: ftp_download_feedback(mailer list) >> [mailto:[email protected]] >> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 20:47 >> Subject: Important Message from Cisco Technical Support Manager, > Software >> Downloads >> >> >> Cisco has recently reviewed its download processes and will only be >> providing anonymous access for software in the future via ftp.cisco.com. > [...] >> This is a courtesy notice informing you that any software requiring > login >> or contract access will no longer be available for download directly > from >> ftp.cisco.com beginning early October 2010. > > Dear Cisco Manager: > > This is a poor decision and should be reconsidered; Cisco should be > expanding, not reducing FTP access. One should be able to login via ftp > with their CCO ID/password and download full encryption software. If > business needs dictate, then via FTP over SSL or a similar secure, > ftp-like protocol such as sftp (part of ssh). >
I wholeheartedly agree. The Cisco website continually strives to make itself less efficient and harder to find the information we require. Furthermore, is completely unsuitable for remote or emergency tasks, whereas a command line FTP client is perfect. Cisco should seek to work with their customers, not against them. ~Seth _______________________________________________ cisco-nsp mailing list [email protected] https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/cisco-nsp archive at http://puck.nether.net/pipermail/cisco-nsp/
