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how would i set up an ftp site? what software and etc??
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Here's a link for setting up an FTP server on a linux box:
<A HREF="http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/mini/FTP-6.html" target="_new">http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/mini/FTP-6.html</A>

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You'll need:

A PC connected to the internet
an FTP Daemon (software) for your OS
the IP address of your PC on the internet
(a static IP address and registered domain name) recommended
(a firewall) recommended

Right, you need to find an FTP server for your OS - if you are using win2k, then you can install IIS and get an FTP server that way. Other OS try <A HREF="http://www.download.com" target="_new">http://www.download.com</A> or similar.

You need to know your IP address to the Internet. This will not work very well if you have to dial up every time, or if you are dynamically dialling into the internet via modem. ISP usually offer global fixed IP addresses for a cost, but it is often expensive.

Right, people can either connect to your ftp site by typing in the ip address of your machine, or if you can get a static one, you can register a domain name and have the ISP point at your server. They may charge for this.

As a final catch, a firewall will help keep people away you don't want.

Note, if your ISP gives you an address like 10.x.x.x then this will not work since they are hiding you behind a firewall. You cannot act as a server behind a firewall if you do not control it.

Good luck

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