Although the hardware is meaty enough (xeon 3.6GHz, 3GbRAM) , upgrading the OS + software isn't really an option because
1. the box is owned by CompanyA, and used by CompanyB. I work for CompanyC. 2. I lack the testicular fortitude to dist-upgrade for fear of breaking who-knows-what I can't justify building a new box either. I want less servers to administer, not more. However rssh was a wonderful suggestion. I followed the guide at http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/rhel-centos-linux-install-configure-rssh-shell.html In short, sFTP users have a restricted shell (rssh) and are chrooted to /home/<username> Other users with bash shell are prevented from using sFTP by AllowUsers= in /etc/ssh/ssh_config Thanks for your help gC On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 9:39 AM, Craig Falconer <[email protected]>wrote: > Steve Holdoway wrote, On 02/03/10 09:38: > > I recommend you edit /etc/apt/sources.list and change sarge to "stable" >>> then do a full >>> apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade >>> >> Woah there just one minute Craig. I really wouldn't skip a release when >> doing this. >> > > Doh - yes good point. > > > It's long-winded, but I'd perform a dist-upgrade to etch, then to stable >> if you're going that route. >> > > But, tbh, I'd do a clean install of lenny (stable) in preference. >> > > Yes quite right - and if the new box is 64 bit capable, just do that from > the start. > > -- > Craig Falconer >
