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RE: [cobalt-users] Sftp and SSH



On Mon, 28 Apr 2003, Manny Tau wrote:

> I'm using WS_FTP Pro in SFTP/SSH mode without any probs.
> What's the advantage of SFTP over FTP?
> Is FTP that insecure for folks sniffing out login info?

Regular FTP sends the login/password in the open, afaik.
I use ws_ftp Pro in the SFTP/SSH mode cause I feel a need to
up and download stuff that belongs to root (Note: I take off
my appliance operator badge and hat when doing that).

Thom

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