shareit: Simple FTP-based file sharing from the command line

File sharing websites tend to have ads everywhere, and long running HTTP uploads of large files can be a pain in the backside, so I stopped using them a while back. Whenever I needed to share a file with someone, I’d figure out the file’s MD5 sum (to avoid naming collisions), fire upĀ TransmitĀ (the nicest Mac […]

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Lock down SFTP without restricting SSH on Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex)

If you’re running a Linux, Mac OS X or Unix server of any description, SSH is an invaluable tool when it comes to taking control of the machine while you’re not infront of it. In the world of web hosting, it’s also brings with it SFTP; a fantastic alternative to the very insecure FTP. Except […]

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