balefire88

I'm trying to set up an Ftp server on my current machine (WinXP), but I have no clue as to what's good out there. Free is what i'm looking for, but somewhat secure and easy to use would be nice. I used Serv-U, that was pretty easy to use, but I also hear it wasn't very secure, and it was a trial version only. (I like software like Firefox, is FileZilla any good?)

Thanks for your input in advance ^_^.

Anomaly_

The FileZilla client is great but I haven't used the server. freeFTPd looks promising too. Keep in mind, FTP (plain FTP) is not secure at all; passwords are sent in plain text. It looks like freeFTPd supports security-enhanced protocols, though.

cyberblob

I currently use Filezilla for my FTP site and love it. Easy, small FTP server. the client works great too.


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mikec

where'd you hear serv-u isn't secure? I disagree that it isn't secure, it's a helluva lot better than IIS.

if it's just for personal use, then servu has a personal free version. if you want full functionality for free, I don't know what to tell ya.

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superiorrain

I use Smart Ftp and its free for personal use, whatever that means, i just know i don't pay and don't need to sign up when they ask me.

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Furry

Another vote for Filezilla, the server works fine too.

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SiN

SmartFTP comes in a server version now?

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Oooops sorry. I take it all back.

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Cynthetiq

I use bulletproof server... been using it for 5 years and love its simplicity.

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bendsley

use vsftpd, it's highly securable and its......oh wait, windows huh?......nevermind.

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use bulletproof.

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MikeSty

Me = Hater of FTP.

It just .. takes too long.

mikec

so what is your preference for private file sharing mike?

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balefire88

Thanks guys, I think i'll give bulletproof a shot.

MikeSty

Cross between windows networking and apache

sailor

I use CesarFTP, mainly just because its easy to setup and I only use it *very* occasionally. I've never even tried anything else--but its easy to config and yet still rather powerful.

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asshopo

How is that faster than ftp? In fact, I like ftp better because windows networking sucks ass and is slow (based on my opinion).



Anyhoo, I use Filezilla Server on my personal server at work and on my file server at home and haven't had any issues with it.

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MikeSty

I have a second PC that I use as a webserver. It has the documents for my site on it. I have a desktop shortcut to open those documents.

Beforehand, I had to log on via FTP to a friend's server and transfer the files over. Now I can instantly, INSTANTLY edit the page!