Re: HELP WITH FTP
From: Colin McKinnon (colin.deletethis_at_andthis.mms3.com)
Date: 08/04/05
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Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 09:11:14 +0100
clark wrote:
> I'm a newbie to Linux and looking for some friendly advice.
> I would like to setup FTP on Linux. (FEDORA)
>
Best advice is don't. FTP is far from secure, and a PITA to configure behind
NAT.
> My question is how can i set up FTP with just virtual users instead of
> creating system users for everybody that I want to have FTP in?
>
You could use a conventional system but with different pam settings (and the
relevent nss settings) but if you're asking the question, it's going to
take to long to explain.
> Also is there any recommended software that can do what I describe and
> is very easy to use for a newbie?
>
I wouldn't recommend any (see advice above) but you could look at
http://freshmeat.net/search/?q=ftpd§ion=projects&Go.x=0&Go.y=0
...and no.
C.
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