Re: auto FTP with .netrc
From: Erik C.J. Laan (news_at_elaan.dds.nl)
Date: 07/28/04
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Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:11:12 +0200
Frank da Cruz wrote:
> : hu_mei@hotmail.com (mei) wrote in message
> : news:<243028f6.0407270105.596ca632@posting.google.com>...
> : I'm trying to set up an automatic ftp access to a remote server. The
> : purpose is to enable a local script to grab some files from the remote
> : server and update local records.
> :
> : I have created the .netrc file under /home with the following test
> : content:
> :
> : machine ftp.x.org login anonymous password rpf@umich.edu
> :
> : I know it seems to be a quite simple process yet it's not working for
> : me.
> :
> : It still asked me for username and password when I did: ftp ftp.x.org.
> :
> : How should I do it to disable prompt?
> :
> Rather than struggle with .netrc, you might want to read this:
>
> http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ftpscripts.html
>
> - Frank
Or use ssh's 'scp' command with public/private key authentication (if
ssh is installed). Gets you a 'cp' like command and extra security as bonus.
HTH, Erik
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