[SLUG] Re: ftp servers [WAS: Webmail server suggestions]

From: Brian Coyle (brianc@magicnet.net)
Date: Wed Aug 08 2001 - 23:27:41 EDT


Wyly Wade wrote:
>
> ftp server. most linux distros come with a default ftp server you should
> not have to install or ad another unless you need more functionality..
>

BZZZT. Most distro's come with woefully out-of-date (read vulnerable)
ftp servers.

You should always download the latest security release of whatever
ftp server you choose. This goes double if the machine will be
exposed to the Internet.

Here's a page to help you make your choice:

http://linuxmafia.com/pub/linux/security/ftp-daemons

Personally, I prefer secure copy (scp).

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