On  Apr 2011, Barry wrote:
>  I have a website at 'homepages.paradise.net.nz/barry-m' which I wish
> to update. It has not been accessed by me for some years but can be
> readily viewed. 

> I now wish to update it using ftp (gftp) but all attempts
> fail with the password being rejected.

A solution to the brain fade problem when attempting to connect with little 
used ftp sites is to have a dot netrc file in your home directory.

It stores URL's logins and passwords, your ftp client should search for this 
file and if it finds a matching URL automagicly transmit your login and 
password.

Teh Google suggests that gftp supports this file.

Warning: The netrc file stores your login and password in plain text, so you 
need to be comfortable with the lack of security in this file.

My computer has a man page for the netrc file format.

Cheers Ross Drummond


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