[Xastir] .geo files for the NWS RIdge Radars

[Gerry Creager N5JXS]

Good point.  My favorite, ncftp, is in the category you describe.  Nice 
tool, too.  I'll try to investigate the issue with the ftp server today 
between meetings.

gerry

Richard, N6NKO wrote:
> All,
> 
> Most clients have the option of turning off passive transfers. I do not 
> know about browsers and their options but I use gftp and depending on 
> the site, conditions, or router/firewall settings, I can switch between 
> passive and active ftp.
> 
> 73 from 807,
> 
> Gerry Creager wrote:
> 
>> 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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