FTP Server
Bevan C. Bennett
bevan at fulcrummicro.com
Mon Feb 2 19:14:09 UTC 2004
Jason Dixon wrote:
> I've actually been pondering why most folks haven't simply replaced
> anonymous FTP with HTTP. The transmission advantages of days yore
> simply don't matter with broadband. I know there are exceptions where
> folks need certain features, but for the bulk of exposed anon-ftp
> servers out there, FTP just isn't necessary.
>
> Just my $0.02.
That's pretty much exactly what we've done... for anonymous and
authenticated -downloads-. (It's nice that http clients universally
support SSL, unlike ftp clients).
What we still need anonymous ftp for is to provide a location for
-uploads- from clients and partners. I guess we could potentially set up
something with funky permissions and http PUT commands, but ftp servers
already have a well-documented configuration for 'blind' anonymous
dropboxes.
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