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Anonymous FTP

This service has been deprecated, so the following no longer applies. If you really, really want an anonymous FTP directory we might make one if you ask really nicely..

What is an anonymous FTP directory?

An anonymous FTP directory differs from your own directories in two simple ways:

Anonymous FTP directories are world accessible. Anyone can connect via FTP and download files in your FTP directory.
Files in your own directories (ie. your home directory) are accessible only by you and not through FTP. To access your files remotely you need to use SCP. We do not allow non-anonymous FTP.

What can I use an anonymous FTP directory for?

Applying for an anonymous FTP directory means you wish to allow anonymous FTP users access to certain files which you may place in that directory. Usually you would use FTP to anonymously distribute files you've created.

There are, however, restrictions on what may be placed in these directories.

Do not use the facilities (anonymous FTP directories) to distribute commercial software. Distributing commercial software is a criminal act and you will be punished according to the rules outlined in the user agreement.
Do not use the facilities to distribute materials of a pornographic nature. (Again, this is in violation of your user agreement.)
Due to the available disk space available on EngSoc's FTP site, the disk space allotted to you may be limited. Information about this limit will be sent to you when your application is received.

Recommendations:

Your FTP directories should only be writable by you. If you create any subdirectories the permissions should be set accordingly. To learn more about permissions, check the command "chmod" by typing "man chmod" at the EngSoc prompt.

How do I get an anonymous FTP directory?

You must be a current user on EngSoc. If you are, send mail to ett@engsoc.org containing:

your request for an anonymous FTP directory on EngSoc (and be polite about it),
make sure that your EngSoc e-mail address is included,
give a good reason why HTTP won't work better.

Once the request is received, you will receive a response to your mail.

How can I access my directory once it's made?

Your directory will be accessible by you through your own account. Once you are logged in, your directory will be accessible here:.

	/home/ftp/pub/users/<username>

Your directory will have the same name as your login name.

How do anonymous FTP users get to my directory?

Anonymous users must make an FTP connection at the following URL:

	"ftp://engsoc.carleton.ca"

Once they have logged in anonymously, your directory is located in:

	"/pub/users/"

Your directory will have the same name as your login name.

This document was originally prepared by Robert Savoie and later modified by Serge Rivard. Matt McParland came along much later and modified it some more.

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	Anonymous FTP This service has been deprecated, so the following no longer applies. If you really, really want an anonymous FTP directory we might make one if you ask really nicely.. What is an anonymous FTP directory? An anonymous FTP directory differs from your own directories in two simple ways: Anonymous FTP directories are world accessible. Anyone can connect via FTP and download files in your FTP directory. Files in your own directories (ie. your home directory) are accessible only by you and not through FTP. To access your files remotely you need to use SCP. We do not allow non-anonymous FTP. What can I use an anonymous FTP directory for? Applying for an anonymous FTP directory means you wish to allow anonymous FTP users access to certain files which you may place in that directory. Usually you would use FTP to anonymously distribute files you've created. There are, however, restrictions on what may be placed in these directories. Do not use the facilities (anonymous FTP directories) to distribute commercial software. Distributing commercial software is a criminal act and you will be punished according to the rules outlined in the user agreement. Do not use the facilities to distribute materials of a pornographic nature. (Again, this is in violation of your user agreement.) Due to the available disk space available on EngSoc's FTP site, the disk space allotted to you may be limited. Information about this limit will be sent to you when your application is received. Recommendations: Your FTP directories should only be writable by you. If you create any subdirectories the permissions should be set accordingly. To learn more about permissions, check the command "chmod" by typing "man chmod" at the EngSoc prompt. How do I get an anonymous FTP directory? You must be a current user on EngSoc. If you are, send mail to ett@engsoc.org containing: your request for an anonymous FTP directory on EngSoc (and be polite about it), make sure that your EngSoc e-mail address is included, give a good reason why HTTP won't work better. Once the request is received, you will receive a response to your mail. How can I access my directory once it's made? Your directory will be accessible by you through your own account. Once you are logged in, your directory will be accessible here:. /home/ftp/pub/users/<username> Your directory will have the same name as your login name. How do anonymous FTP users get to my directory? Anonymous users must make an FTP connection at the following URL: "ftp://engsoc.carleton.ca" Once they have logged in anonymously, your directory is located in: "/pub/users/" Your directory will have the same name as your login name. This document was originally prepared by Robert Savoie and later modified by Serge Rivard. Matt McParland came along much later and modified it some more. Search EngSoc or view web usage stats for this site. This page was last modified on April 29 2003 at 00:25:08. Proudly serving Carleton's aspiring engineers for over a decade.