Re: FTP sites

[root@sunrise.apana.org.au (Aaron Howell)]

In article <411.UUL1.3#25274@ace.com>, Luigi <luigi@ace.com> wrote:
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>For logging into FTP sites like that you're supposed to put your email
>address for the password, I believe...
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>By the way, does anyone know WHY they need your email address on an FTP
>site??? There's not much you can do to upset anyone on FTP...
Many ftp sites use the email information for statistical purposes.
You often see a message about all transfers being logged.
It is also done so they have info on you should you try to obtain 
unauthorized access to files on their site (files which should not be 
available by anon ftp) or also if you upload commercial software or 
viruses to their site.
It is basically a security measure.
Cheers
Aaron
ob-apple: if anyone has a list of old apple games which have been ported 
to the pc or unix, I would love to get hold of it.
I know there is one for mac. I miss all the old games like archon, 
tharolian tunnels, wavy navy etc.
Thanks


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