FTP Server and CHMOD

[nagetech]

I need a FTP server that allows people that connect to CHMOD files

I have BulletProof FTP..and so far they haven't been able to use that

anyone think they can help me?

[cyberskye]

I assume that you are running a *nix variant as I don't think CHMOD is a valid windows command...

First off, I would recommend SSH over ftp if you are doing anything more complicated than a drop box. ftp is quick and easy but not terribly feature-rich. With SSH you would have the flexibility of a VPN - and it would be a hell of a lot more secure (assuming you manage your permissions correctly)

Assuming you want to stick with FTP, I would address your problem in the mask for the indivdual users (or the account that ftp runs under if anonymous).

Why would you need users to change ownership of files? That might help to make an alternative recommendation.

Skye

[nagetech]

I am using Win2k server


sorry for not mentioning that before

I host a few of my friends..and they need to CHOMD stuff for their CGI stuff

:)

hope this can give me a clearer answer

[cyberskye]

Hmmmm...

CHMOD is a unix command and is not really an option on a windows system. It appears that the windows CACLS command may do what you need. I have only used perl in a *nix environment.

and they need to CHOMD stuff for their CGI stuff

I am still not at all clear on what you are trying to do, though. What function does the script serve? What is the event flow that would require file permission changes? Are they accessing files on your system or uploading? Are the files actually read/modified or just stored? I have to think that there is a more appropriate method to script this.


Skye