FTP serving and Getting

[just_do_IT]

Hi!

I am hoping to help those new to FTP clients and servers! If you have any questions about getting programs or serving please ask me! PS: there is no such thing as a stupid question

[quote:0aef5b4c58]Originally posted by trminatr:

PS: there is no such thing as a stupid question [/quote:0aef5b4c58]

ERrr... What's a question???


LOL!!!

Welcome MOD, nice to have you on board.


[ August 06, 2001 08:28 AM: Last edited by dazlink ]

[just_do_IT]

lol

[Camino]

Well, trminatr here is a question for you.(I have many but lets start with this on).Lets try to walk, running is for later...

I want to configure my PC to a FTP server?
But... i have a cableconnection and i believe that my IP location is dynamic. Isn't that a big problem?

TIA

[BearCat]

Camino :
Most of the serving user's DO have a dynamic IP.
Thats NO problem

Visit
H*tp://www.no-ip.com
H*tp://www.dns2go.com
just to mention a few FREE domain provider's, letting you download a
small client that update's their DNS with your current IP at regular basis.

Then U can host a server, using a domainname, ie myftp.isthebest.com

[Camino]

Thanks for this nfo BearCat.
My first step in this unknow world is taken. Now we are the move... If i encountered any other problem, i will let you know.

Cya Camino

[just_do_IT]

Yes,

BearCats solution is the best one with a dynamic ip.

If you require the software to serve, let us know and one of us will "hook u up"

[Camino]

So guys i am back with the next question.
I have gather some nfo about FTP sever software like G6, Serv-U and some others. And to tell you the truth it confused me a lot. The information on there mainsite isn't much a help for a newbie like me.

So...what's you advise, i need for now something simple to configure. And it helps me if somebody could provide me this proggy.

TIA Camino

Now here IS a dumb question..
If the server says "no hammering, set retry to > 60 secs" should I set 61 secs and number of retries to say 500! will this piss off the guy at the other end? Is this acceptable behavior? Or should I only retry say 20 times.

we ARE at the lowest level here....
Thanks
Ciao

[just_do_IT]

Most people serving feel that 61 seconds is good for connection attempts. Generally try for 10-15 minutes, and if no success u can always try again later.

As for software, serv-u and bulletproof server software are both easy to set up.

If I remember correctly, that software comes with detailed instructions that go step by step to show you how to set up your server. And once u have done that, you can test the server by attempting to connect using a FTP client ie cuteftp or leech or whatever u prefer.

Serv-u can be downloaded directly from BearCat, or PM myself for Bulletproof if anyone wants to try it.