Local FTP

[John W]

On Sunday 23 December 2001 08:25 pm, you wrote:
> "David P. Schwartz" wrote:
> > You can set your server to watch on whatever port you want.  If you have
> > a firewall or router (like a Cisco 675/8 modem), you'll probably need to
> > enable the port(s) you want other than port 80.  NOTE: this can make it
> > appear that the ISP is blocking the ports, when in fact the block is on
> > your end.
> >
> > You could also set up a basic web server on port 80 then load up some
> > pages that allow directory browsing, which would accomplish about the
> > same thing as an FTP server.  But I'd definitely provide a login screen
> > for such a method!
>
> ----
> I was never real keen on allowing directory browsing - seems to be a
> security risk - but I guess that if you use https, it is better than ftp
> which transmits passwords in the clear - not much security there but if
> you are determined to use ftp, at least you can chroot real users.
>
> Craig


 Seems that the consensus is to run a webserver with the ability to upload 
files. I have read that FTP creates many hazards and really wasn't keen on 
doing that but I am also very experienced in setting up or running any form 
of server on Linux. 

John