Re: ftp server frustrating

From: Lowell Gilbert (freebsd-questions-local_at_be-well.ilk.org)
Date: 05/31/05

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    To: Vizion <vizion@vizion.occoxmail.com>
Date: 31 May 2005 11:59:26 -0400

    Vizion <vizion@vizion.occoxmail.com> writes:

    > The real question is why do the timings have to be so tight? What is the point
    > of trying to prevent manual use by such low setting?

    It's not a big deal for legitimate users, because you can use a .netrc
    file (see the ftp(1) manual). But it does cut down on denial-of-service
    caused by automated tools (usually accidental, in my experience).
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