RE: [cobalt-users] re: hidden .htaccess files [RAQ4]

["Stew Smith" <stew@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> I use NetFinder on the Mac, CuteFTP on the PC, WS_FTP, and tried
> FlaseEXP.... none of these will show the "." files (such as a datafile
> called .lock, or .htaccess).

> This is not a function of the ftp client when it comes to the RaQ4 ....
> I can see "." files on three other systems, including Linux,
> Sun/Solaris, and NT right this moment... but they are invisible on the
> RaQ. Obviously, the RaQ is configured differently, and it's not that the
> ftp client is lacking.
>
> So.... for those of us in the smart party who are still figuring this
> beast's mysterious ways out..... how can we switch the "." files to be
> visible to the casual viewer with admin access, but not visible to the
> public. I can give you examples of ten other hosting providers and
> setups which allow for viewing these files from general ftp software
> without security risks.
>
> What up? Any help on this issue would be a HUGE help.  I want my files
> to be visible via ftp to the admin user, and they ARE NOT in ANY ftp
> client. Period.
>
> Chris


OK.  Your ftp clients suck.  Use a text based browser on NT or Linux.
Then use this command to list directory contents:
$> dir -a
*or*
$> ls -a

Then you will see all files.


Or, for your actual desired effect...
Edit /etc/proftpd.conf and add this line:
LsDefaultOptions "-a"

Then your dot files will show up in a GUI client.  Happy?



I assume you mean that you don't want dot files "visible to the public".....
on your webserver.  That is a matter of file permissions.  More info at
www.proftpd.net.


--Stew Smith
Cobalt Networks