We keep the passwords encryted in a file, read them into the program, then 
decrypt them.

The .netrc maintains the data in plain text
I've always read .netrc is bad security - but depending on where your server 
sits, 
    security might not be a high priority

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:u2-users-
> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob Witney
> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 9:55 AM
> To: U2 Users List
> Subject: Re: [U2] FTP from UV/unix
> 
> I find that using the .netrc file for the connection details is easier
> than having passwords etc in the actual script
> 
> I 'spect that's just me though
> 
> bob
> 
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