Re: which FTP server

From: wg (fsck_spam_at_telenet.be)
Date: 09/27/05


Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 22:03:02 GMT

brit-dub wrote:

> I'm running suse 9.3 pro on a pc at home, I would like to run a secure ftp
> server on it. the reasons for this is so I can backup our office files (my
> docs and the like) via ftp each night via ADSL between the office and
> home. this will give me a backup of site. I've been using tape backups up
> until now, but they are getting a bit worn now.
>
> I'm a newbie to this so a rpm install would be best for me.
I'm sure other people have given you the answer to the FTP solution.

But you might want to consider a combination of rsync and ssh. Rsync will
reduce the copied volume, and ssh makes the whole communication secure.

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