On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:18:59 +1300 Roy Britten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm setting up an Ubuntu 8.04 Server instance and would appreciate > advice on a recommended FTP server. > > There are something like a dozen packages providing ftp-server. Google > seems to suggest that vsftpd is a common choice. What does the list > recommend? > > I want a simple-to-configure FTP daemon that has one root dir for all > users, anonymous FTP can be readily disabled, and having an FTP > account doesn't require a shell account on the machine. > > Thanks, > Roy. My advice is "don't". The fundamental problem with ftp is that the password is transferred over the net in clear text, so if anyone's listening... If the packages to be served are sensitive in any way, then I'd set up sftp, otherwise I'd use any old anonymous ftp access. sftp is just as easy as ftp to use. Just my $0.02, Steve -- Steve Holdoway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
