Ot: ftp question

[Sina Bahram]

Thanks...you answered both questions perfectly, I totally got you now. I
really do appreciate the explinations, thank you again.

Take care,
Sina

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Are you asking why the server performs the chroot, or are you asking why 
symbolic links don't work? If you want to know why the chroot is 
performed, it is a security feature. It reduces the chance that a 
compromized ftp server will allow people to do major damage because 
people who get in don't have access to the entire system. As to why 
symbolic links don't work, this would be because a chroot locks you in 
to a directory. If the symbolic link points outside of it, then the 
system wouldn't allow you to change to that directory because it is not 
within the chroot.

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On Tue, 13 Jul 2004, Sina Bahram wrote:

> As to your second suggestion, how come?
> 
> Take care,
> Sina
> 
> No trees were destroyed in sending this message; however, a large 
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> Hi,
> There are two things you want to check. First, check if the ftp server
> software you are using has a hide symbolic links option. Several do, and 
> this would inhibit the link from being shown. Second, and probably more 
> likely, does the ftp server chroot you in to your home directory? If 
> so, the link wouldn't be shown because it wouldn't work even if it was.
> 
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> On Tue, 13 Jul 2004, Sina Bahram wrote:
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> > Hi guys,
> > 
> > I have a symbolic link in my home directory to a directory about 4
> > levels up and four levels into a totally different branch....and when 
> > I login via ftp, I don't see the symbolic link...how can I?
> > 
> > Take care,
> > Sina
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