Mental on Tue, 3 Sep 2002 23:37:26 -0400


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Re: [PLUG] FTP Server Configuration


On Tue, Sep 03, 2002 at 10:26:28PM -0400, John Lavin wrote:
> Kevin Brosius said:
> > Sounds like you got this working already, but the other option I've
> > seen, is to go with ssh & rsync/scp.  My understanding is that you get
> > the added security of ssh for the connection, plus you can limit logins
> > to those you setup ssh keys for.
> > 
> > Limiting file system access can then be done with standard userid/group
> > techniques.
> 
> Pretty much.  I've got them pesky windoze users with no-frills installs
> to worry about which means straight up ftp unfortunately.
> 
> I'm set with the exception of external ftp access:  still get the
> following externally:
> 
> ftp> ls
> 500 Unknown command.
> 
> <eventually>
> 421 Service not available, remote server timed out. Connection closed
> 
> Still working on that one.  Think its firewall related.

Is this a passive/active mode issue?
http://slacksite.com/other/ftp.html


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