Simon Jolle wrote: > Hi list > > I just installed vsftpd and started it (CentOS 5). Then put some files > in /var/ftp/pub (for testing purposes with rights 777) and try to > connect with local user to download those files. > > $ lftp test at localhost > Password: > lftp test at localhost:~> ls > ls: Login failed: 500 OOPS: cannot change directory:/home/test > lftp test at localhost:~> pwd > ftp://test@localhost > > How to enable quick and dirty FTP transfer? > > cheers > Simon > Hi Simon, Is SELinux running? if so, what mode? I recall having to construct an setsebool statement to get vsftpd opened up correctly. I'll look back at my notes and will repost this evening if it hasn't already been answered by then. Kind regards, ~Ray