[Xastir] .geo files for the NWS RIdge Radars

[Gerry Creager]

Tom Russo wrote:
> On Wed, Sep 27, 2006 at 01:47:26PM -0600, we recorded a bogon-computron collision of the <wm5z at comcast.net> flavor, containing:
>> Gerry Creager N5JXS wrote:
>>> While we're at it, first.aprs.net is now able to host a repository of 
>>> maps, with ~146GB available for use.  We can also host the .geo's.
>>>
>>> Please use anonymous FTP to log in, and then deposit data in the 
>>> '/incoming' directory. I would appreciate a heads-up e-mail sent 
>>> directly to me so I can effect a timely transfer of the files to the 
>>> appropriate reposing place in /pub, else I'll do it as I have spare 
>>> time and remember: It's not ingrained in long-term memory just yet to 
>>> check daily...
>>>
>> Could not connect to that server Gerry.
>>
>> Server not found
>> Firefox can't find the server at www.first.aprs.net.
>>
>>    *   Check the address for typing errors such as
>>          ww.example.com instead of
>>          www.example.com
> 
> The FTP server is at "first.aprs.net", not "www.first.aprs.net", and it's
> FTP not a web site.  I was able to connect to it with an ftp client, but
> unable to see anything in the "pub" directory (ls just sat there and thought 
> a while).  I'm assuming we're not going to be able to look at anything in 
> /incoming (so that the site doesn't become a drop zone for pr0n).

Correct on both points.  We're seeing some problems with passive FTP, so 
it might be best to use a command line client.

gerry
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