[K12OSN] Anyone provide ftp access to students?

[Shawn Powers]

Robert Arkiletian wrote:
> Is anyone running vsftpd for students to access their files from their
> homes (ie. residences) ?

Yes, I do.  It's probably a big risk, but it is outweighed by the 
benefit (for me).

I also provide "webftp" so that they can upload/download files via a 
webpage as well.  (FTP was too complicated for many of our staff 
members... don't get me started...)

I actually *did* have problems with SSH access to the outside, because 
many kids had guessable passwords.  I had a few accounts compromised, 
and was running some zombie apps due to the SSH access.  It was a 
wonderful day.  (note heavy sarcasm)

I've liked FTP access a lot.  It also allows external updating of web 
pages much easier too.

-Shawn

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