On Fri, 2 Nov 2001, duncan wrote:
> Im going to be setting up an FTP server, and am aware that ftp has a 
> history of bad security.
> 
> I have looked around at ftp servers, and pure-ftpd seems to be pretty 
> good... however, im not sure.
> 
> Any one have any best practices or good advice to help ensure decent 
> security on the box?
> 
> SFTP?
> 
> Its a linux box, and folks will be connecting (maybe doenst matter) with 
>   windows.

My recommendation would be SFTP on the server side, and make the Windows
users buy a copy of CuteFTP Pro (supports sftp.. cool!) if they can't
handle command line sftp. :)

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