Fedora Core 2 Update: kernel-2.6.6-1.435

[Rodolfo J. Paiz]

At 09:57 6/18/2004, Ed K. wrote:
>As you know, ftp is insecure, but you may have secured the files some 
>other way.

Yes, files are pre-encrypted using shared passwords. Besides, stealing ad 
copy that's going to be published in a week is not all *that* lucrative. <grin>

>I would suggest using pure-ftpd, it has great anonymous upload features. 
>In fact, I use ftp upload too, only because the client requires it.

vsftpd for me. Speed, security, simplicity, and bundled with Red Hat and 
Fedora.

>I don't know if FTP supports continuing a disconnected upload attempt.

Just as an FYI, yes, it does.

>Different problems, different solutions.

I know what you mean. In order to cope with technically-inept clients, I'm 
thinking of moving to some sort of solution which starts with a web page 
where they can follow instructions and "click to insert" their files. I'm 
guessing all those options move me to HTTP anyway, right? At least then I 
can stick with HTTPS and get a decently secure connection.

Continuing a broken connection (especially for larger downloads or uploads) 
has been a godsend to me for years, though.

Cheers,


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Rodolfo J. Paiz
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