ftp server on linux with windows client?

[juane414]

Hi all,

I'm interested in setting up an ftp file server for the first time. I was wondering if it is possible to setup the server on linux and access the server from a windows xp machine... I don't see why it shouldn't work, but has anyone done this? If so, what is the best server app. for linux that will allow connections from windows clients?

Thanks!

[smokie mcpott]

all ftp servers will allow multi os clients....i bet 90% of the ftp servers you encounter on the internet are running on linux
the server doesnt care what the client is as long as the software will handle the protocol...you have nothing to worry about

[juane414]

I kinda figured that would be the case, but I just wanted to make sure. Any suggestions on specific ftp server software that works well with specific distros? I'm not too knowledgeable with linux yet so the easier the better!

[smokie mcpott]

proftpd
but if its going to be local, just use SSH and you can use winscp for the client on the windows machine. its secure and it works easier than setting up an ftp
hell, i use winscp from work to remote into my machine also to upload files