which ftpd for public ftp server?

[Neale Banks <neale lowendale com au>]

Greetings all,

I'm needing to set up a new ftp server which will primarily be a public
server (i.e. "anonymous" logins).  I'll also need to set up some "group"
logins for controlled "incoming" access (doesn't _have_ to be on the same
sever).

Aside: I can't see a (mini-)HOWTO on public ftp server setup - is there
really not one?

Given the recent flurry of correspondence on BugTraq etc re ftpd's I am,
to say the least, a little cautious.  So, my questions to the assembly
here:

1) What are the "best" options to consider for this application?

2) What should be a avoided (e.g. XYZftpd << ver a.b.c; specific
combinations of configurations with anon and "group" access).

FWIW, I'll be implementing on Debian 2.1 (slink).

To the moderator: I'm happy to summarize back to the list in a week or so

Thanks,
Neale.

[mod: Yes, I'd appreciate that. People: Feel free to keep
linux-security on the cc-list, but make sure you send to to
Neale. He'll summarize... -- REW]