nulspace@eng.umd.edu (Michael Chang) (08/07/90)
As the title sort of implies, I'm looking for a PC based FTP server. If not this, does someone have/know where I can get source code to a tftp server? These I know exist; in fact, I think I have a copy of the source code in print in a book I just bought, bt I don't especially want to input 2500+ lines of code... thanks. nulspace@eng.umd.edu [at work] | Warning: sig is under construction in attempt nulspace@wam.umd.edu [at play] | to emulate the rest of the campus: watch out U of M, College Park, MD | for mud, rocks, cabling, and dead squirrels.
troch@pilot.njin.net (Rod Troch) (08/07/90)
In article <1990Aug7.035123.17367@eng.umd.edu> nulspace@eng.umd.edu (Michael Chang) writes: > As the title sort of implies, I'm looking for a PC based FTP server. If not > this, does someone have/know where I can get source code to a tftp server? > These I know exist; in fact, I think I have a copy of the source code in > print in a book I just bought, bt I don't especially want to input 2500+ lines > of code... > > thanks. > > > nulspace@eng.umd.edu [at work] | Warning: sig is under construction in attempt > nulspace@wam.umd.edu [at play] | to emulate the rest of the campus: watch out > U of M, College Park, MD | for mud, rocks, cabling, and dead squirrels. We have this ability (FTP server on a PC) using Sytek's licensed copy FTP software TCP/IP. It is one of the many programs that come with it. The ftp server even uses the standard unix encryption method for the password file. a DOS SET command must be given before the server is started though, telling it that a password file exists. It works pretty good. Rod -- ----------- If you yell: Rod Troch; Forget it though, I will never hear you!! But try one of these: internet : troch@pilot.njin.net : ** under development ** troch@luau.kean.edu compuserve : 75335.544@compuserve.com
merlin@csvax.seas.smu.edu (David Hayes) (08/08/90)
There are two fine packages that we use. Both are freely available to educational institutions. (There may be some restrictions on other uses.) They are: KA9Q: Written by Phil Karn, this package was originally developed for the world of packet radio. (KA9Q is the call sign for Phil's radio station.) It also supports several ethernet cards, and the FTP, Inc. standard for packet drivers. KA9Q provides a single program which si[[supports multiple FTP servers, FTP clients, and TELNET clients. It also includes several other network utility/debugging tools, similar to Unix ping and traceroute. The latest version of KA9Q may be had via anonymous ftp to thumper.bellcore.com (128.96.41.1) in the directory /pub/ka9q. NCSA Telnet: This program was written by the National Center for Supercomputer Applications in order to facilitate access to the NSF supercomputer centers. In a single application, it provides multiple TELNET clients and a single FTP server. It can also respond to Unix 'rcp' requests. There is a separate client for the Berkeley 'lpr' system, and an FTP client. Several popular ethernet cards are supported directly, as well as the FTP packet driver specification. NCSA Telnet can be had by anonymous FTP to ftp.ncsa.uiuc.edu (128.174.20.50) in the directory /NCSA_Telnet. Both of these programs are fine pieces of software, available under very easy terms, and can be had in source code form. We use both at SMU, and have had no trouble with either one. David Hayes, Manager of Computer Operations SMU School of Engineering & Applied Science David Hayes School of Engineering Southern Methodist University merlin@smu.edu uunet!smu!merlin "Here's a test to see if your job here on Earth is finished: If you're still here, it isn't." -- Richard Bach, _Illusions_
nelson@sun.soe.clarkson.edu (Russ Nelson) (08/08/90)
In article <1990Aug7.035123.17367@eng.umd.edu> nulspace@eng.umd.edu (Michael Chang) writes:
As the title sort of implies, I'm looking for a PC based FTP
server.
Since you're at an educational institution, you can use Phil Karn
(KA9Q)'s networking package. You can FTP a copy from
thumper.bellcore.com:/pub/ka9q/nos/src.arc
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--russ (nelson@clutx [.bitnet | .clarkson.edu]) Russ.Nelson@$315.268.6667
We won the cold war. The Russians spent trillions defending their stuff,
then they found that they didn't have any stuff. Will we avoid the same trap?jbvb@VAX.FTP.COM ("James B. Van Bokkelen") (08/09/90)
We have this ability (FTP server on a PC) using Sytek's licensed copy
FTP software TCP/IP.... The ftp server even uses the standard unix
encryption method for the password file...
This isn't strictly true - we use the Unix password file *format*, but
we didn't dare to use Unix encryption on the password itself, lest our
product get hit with U.S. export restrictions...
James B. VanBokkelen 26 Princess St., Wakefield, MA 01880
FTP Software Inc. voice: (617) 246-0900 fax: (617) 246-0901ljm@OBELIX.TWG.COM (08/09/90)
> To be honest, ka9q, cutcp, and ncsa telnet will do a better job >amongst the no-cost options. FTP Software Inc and Novell's LAN WorkPlace for >DOS also work nicely here. I don't have WIN/TCP on my PC but it should also >work fine. These commercial versions have a kernel which remains resident >so that background TCP/IP has a chance of functioning (but not at the full >level of a dedicated FTP server). Actually, our kernel and background applications (including the FTP server) obey the time honoured 'we win' DOS scheduling algorithm -- there is little difference between using our FTP server in foreground and background mode. enjoy, leo j mclaughlin iii The Wollongong Group ljm@twg.com
nestor@NMS.HLS.COM (Nestor Fesas) (08/11/90)
In his response to Michael Chang <nulspace@eng.umd.edu>, Rod Troch <njin!troch@rutgers.edu> writes: >We have this ability (FTP server on a PC) using Sytek's licensed copy >FTP software TCP/IP. It is one of the many programs that come with >it. The ftp server even uses the standard unix encryption method for >the password file. a DOS SET command must be given before the server >is started though, telling it that a password file exists. > >It works pretty good. > >Rod Essentially, Rod is correct. However, I would like to make a few corrections. First, we are no longer Sytek. We are now Hughes LAN Systems. Second, although passwords are in fact encrypted, the algorithm used is not the same as that used in UNIX - as pointed out by James Van Bokkelen in his recent reply to Michael's e-mail. Finally, Rod states that the DOS SET command must be used to inform the FTPSRV program of the existance of a password file. In fact, this step can be taken at boot time by placing a statement like the following in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file of the computer in question: SET PFILE=C:\PROLINC\TCP\PASSWORD.FIL Nestor