[X4U] setting up an ftp server with tiger

[Randy B.Singer]

alexandre said:

>i'd like to set up and ftp server on a G4 powermac so that clients  
>can download files from it.
>
>the idea is to have that machine be used just for that, with one user  
>installed, accessible to clients, and ftp turned on. it'll be  
>connected via adsl, slow but good enough for the moment.
>
>any suggestions or tips on set-up, tweaking or security issues are  
>welcome.


Do you have a static IP address?  If not, that will be a minor, but 
manageable problem.  (You will have to keep track of your IP address and 
relay it to those trying to access your server.)

Setting your Mac up as an FTP server is easy. Put your Mac into FTP 
Server mode by going into the Sharing pane in System Preferences and 
enable the FTP Access checkbox.  The IP address to access your Mac will 
be shown at the bottom of the pane.
  
The hard part is security. Once you set up your Mac as an FTP server, 
anyone can download files from it.

To remedy this, check out:

iGet
http://www.fivespeed.com/iget/

For a completely different alternative, check out:

http://www.yousendit.com



Randy B. Singer

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The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th and 6th editions)

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