regrding number 3,
I found the easiest program to use for me was the BulletProof_G6 ftp client. Easy to set up, and if you don't have a static IP, it will change itself accordingly (But if you have a stitice IP - even better).
and in regards to #6
very important... I am using @HOME internet service, and they don't allow you to run a server (@HOME uses the 3 strike rule, get cought you loose your internet
). I would say set it at a high port, not any of the common ports (21 or 8080, and some others). Get a program that see's what ports your ISP scans (I never used one, so someone will have to tell you what is a good proggie out there).
[ October 26, 2001: Last edited by Lucky ]</p>