got ftp server up and running

[bdog]

I got my ftp server up and running at work. It is primarily for people to upload their webpages, but it hardly gets used. I put 3dmark2000 and will be putting corel linux on it tommorow. It should be fairly fast. I am wanting to get some traffic on it to see how it holds up. I am open to putting other stuff on it as well, as long as it is in accordance with the Universities guidlines. It is at 129.118.41.158 let me know how it works because I am on a 56k modem and can't see how fast it is.

[Mntsnow]

I'm at work right now and it is giving me a "retreave of directory failed" .... It shows that I am logged in ok but then returns the "retreve of directory failed" message

mntsnow

[bdog]

It is kind of strange. I cant seem to get browsers to connect to it. You need an ftp client. Any ideas on how to make a browser connect?

[Mntsnow]

That was with using my FTP client I have not tried your server with my browser...brb

Mntsnow

[bdog]

I am using wsftp , logging on as anonymous and it seems to be working ok. I just checked it. Host type is autodetect.

[Mntsnow]

That was with using my FTP client I have not tried your server with my browser...brb

Mntsnow

Back. Unable to connect with the browser as well.....ftp://129.118.41.158

Hey I think I might know what we need....what is the FULL address of your DIRECTORY

ftp://129.118.41.158/your directory/??? (something to that effect

[bdog]

the directory is pub. I also tested it on the sparc's and in linux....hmmmmm

[Mntsnow]

hmmmmm....dont know...I just double checked my FTP cleint and I can log into my FTP server fine.

Mntsnow

[bdog]

I guess I need to work on it some more what ftp client are you using so that I can test it with that? I just made an http alias to the ftp directory so files can be downloaded that way while I figure this out. Thanks for your help.
www.gesc.ttu.edu/pub

[Mntsnow]

I tried it with both WS-FTP (LE version) and CUTEFTP (full version)

I will try it again when I get home...actually getting out of here early tonight (just have to monitor the systems from home now!)

Mntsnow

[Mntsnow]

Well...If you havent done anything to it I cant explain it as from Home I can now connect and retrive the directory listing.

Mntsnow

[bdog]

Are you behind a firewall at work? I can't connect to it when I have blackice running.

[CMonster]

Hey bdog hope you are having fun with the FTP server...

As for Corel Linux, I just took the delux edition out of the box today and I was very disappointed. I thought that being that it was from Corel that it would be of the highest quality, but it was a bummer.

The GUI is very clean, and their file manager is very nice, but there are the problems I had with it:

1. They tried to simplify the install to the point that it was confusing, first it would not install over my existing Linux root and swap partitions (every other version will) I had to delete them and let Corel Linux instlall in to the free space and create its own root and swap partitions. Install was also slow and I had to toggle between the "back" and "next" several times to make the selected options menus show up.

2. One step backwards - my sound card was not supported by the OSS drivers (Ensoniq Audio PCI es1371), in fact, running the OSS config caused the system to lockup on reboot, causing me to force reboot to command line and rm-r the $%#^ OSS directory in order to get back to the GUI.

3. The default ppp script caused dialup to disconnect right after connecting every time.

MY conclusion is that this was a nice attempt by Corel, but hastily released. On the bright side, I got the full version of WP8, Civilization for Linux, and a nifty foam rubber Penguin for $79. ..I should try to take this back to the store.

I have none of these problems with Caldera Open Linux 2.2 or 2.3, in fact OL2.3 even detected and tested my sound cards on install. In addition, Caldera comes with a wealth of file management tools.


One Linux bummer, almost no USB support and no Ultra ATA66 support - present kernels cannot see the hard drive on ATA66 systems, and therefore will not install. Caldera OL2.3 does have a usb module but I havent been able to get it to install.

[Pantion]

Hey bdog I tried your FTP server and created a directory named "test" and uploaded an animated icon. It was quite fast even on my 28.8k modem. After I was done I wanted to delete the folder and couldn't. And is okay so nobody messes around with your files. So delete the folder or see the icon if you want to

[Apostle 83]

bdog,
Its quite strange that I can access it using hyper text protocols, but not file transfer protocols... In otherwords, I couldnt upload anything.
Anyone know wuts up?