Re: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ?
- Original Message - From: Michael Lake [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 7:21 AM Subject: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ? Hi all, I need to add an ftpd to my Debian laptop and wwondered what ppl have used and can recommend and what not maybe to use. Previously I just had put the install scripts put one on for me but now I can see I have quite a few choices. Use is mainly for home machine--machine but will be using at at uni where it will be effectively directly connected so security is a concern. (my IRIX box here shows several attemps / week) But also I wont be using virtual hosts or anything fancy (hence dont need proftp). So simpliclity is a plus. Users will be mainly me at uni. Anyone used oftpd, vsftpd or twoftpd. On my Debian box I use vsftpd, couldn't be happier with it. Real lightweight, good throughput, and no known buffer overflows or anything :) Can't be too bad - ftp.redhat.com runs on it, as does ftp.openbsd.org On my FreeBSD boxes I use lukemftpd, so far, there isn't much of a difference, lukemftpd can do a couple things that vsftpd can't - like chroot and kerberos/S-key authentication cheers, Rob -- Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty. - Albert Einstein This is quote 76 of 1254. snip ftp package guff -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
RE: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ?
Hi all, I need to add an ftpd to my Debian laptop and wwondered what ppl have used and can recommend and what not maybe to use. apt-get install proftpd -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ?
- Original Message - From: Michael Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Michael Lake' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 9:27 PM Subject: RE: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ? Hi all, I need to add an ftpd to my Debian laptop and wwondered what ppl have used and can recommend and what not maybe to use. apt-get install proftpd You didn't really read the email, did you? But also I wont be using virtual hosts or anything fancy (hence dont need proftp). So simpliclity is a plus Rob -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
RE: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ?
Hi all, I need to add an ftpd to my Debian laptop and wwondered what ppl have used and can recommend and what not maybe to use. apt-get install proftpd You didn't really read the email, did you? Yes, somewhat. But probably not entirely. However... since when wasn't proftpd easy. All you do is install it, make some changes and leave it. But also I wont be using virtual hosts or anything fancy (hence dont need proftp). So simpliclity is a plus Just because proftpd can do this fancy stuff, doesn't mean its not easy. I don't use those functions and never have. However I use it, because out of the box its ready to roll, and not to mention very secure. End case! Rob -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ?
- Original Message - From: Michael Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Rob B' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 9:49 PM Subject: RE: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ? I need to add an ftpd to my Debian laptop and wwondered what ppl have used and can recommend and what not maybe to use. apt-get install proftpd But also I wont be using virtual hosts or anything fancy (hence dont need proftp). So simpliclity is a plus Just because proftpd can do this fancy stuff, doesn't mean its not easy. I don't use those functions and never have. However I use it, because out of the box its ready to roll, and not to mention very secure. End case! I'd have to disagree on both points there - it might be ready to roll, but it has been the victim of some very serious security flaws in the past. I think that, when compared to lukemftpd or vsftpd, proftpd is overkill. Rob -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ?
Michael Fox wrote: I need to add an ftpd to my Debian laptop and wwondered what ppl have used and can recommend and what not maybe to use. apt-get install proftpd You didn't really read the email, did you? Yes, somewhat. But probably not entirely. However... since when wasn't proftpd easy. All you do is install it, make some changes and leave it. But also I wont be using virtual hosts or anything fancy (hence dont need proftp). So simpliclity is a plus Just because proftpd can do this fancy stuff, doesn't mean its not easy. I don't use those functions and never have. However I use it, because out of the box its ready to roll, and not to mention very secure. End case! Thanks Michael for the proftpd suggestion. The description of it from apt-cache show seemed like it was very powerful and provided features I wont be using so I assumed the config files might be more complex too which may not be the case. So its in the basket to consider now. Mike -- Mike Lake Uni of Technol., Sydney UTS CRICOS Provider Code: 00099F DISCLAIMER This email message and any accompanying attachments may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message or attachments. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender expressly, and with authority, states them to be the views the University of Technology Sydney. Before opening any attachments, please check them for viruses and defects. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ?
Quoting Michael Lake [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thanks Michael for the proftpd suggestion. The description of it from apt-cache show seemed like it was very powerful and provided features I wont be using so I assumed the config files might be more complex too which may not be the case. So its in the basket to consider now. Someone mentioned it had security issues previously, and just like any product that is released they all have a past. However the security issue I remember it having, was found and fixed within days. As other have also suggested we have a wide choice of other suitable ftpd's, personally I've found proftpd to be simple, and yet if you must vi the proftpd.conf, its not that difficult to understand. However I believe recently, debconf can be used to manage/maintain the proftpd.conf and you get a prompt at install time if you want to do this. I think I might take a look at someones suggestion just recently of vsftpd was it. Sounds interesting. Cheers -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ?
Hi Michael, I'm another vote for proftpd. Been using it for yonks, permanently connected to the the net, it gets many probes/ connections per day (none legitimate) and has stood up to it all so far (with the apt-get updates of course). (although the vsftp (or whatever it was) sounds interesting too) Dave. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ?
Quoting David Fitch [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Michael, I'm another vote for proftpd. Been using it for yonks, permanently connected to the the net, it gets many probes/ connections per day (none legitimate) and has stood up to it all so far (with the apt-get updates of course). (although the vsftp (or whatever it was) sounds interesting too) David, Sounds exactly like my usage of proftpd for the past 3 years... its just sat on boxes with permanent links and the box has never been exploited. I've since introduced someone at work here to Debian, and he has been quite pleased with it. Infact rather impressed at times *winks* Cheers -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] What ftpd - oh the choices ?
Hi all, Thanks for the suggestions. I have installed vsftpd and will see how it goes. The config file is easy to follow which is nice. I'll test it out at home. Thanks all. Mike UTS CRICOS Provider Code: 00099F DISCLAIMER This email message and any accompanying attachments may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message or attachments. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender expressly, and with authority, states them to be the views the University of Technology Sydney. Before opening any attachments, please check them for viruses and defects. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
