Fw: [SLUG] FTP uploading from a bash script

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Scott Ragen/Roadtech wrote on 13-12-2002 10:23:38 AM:

> Karl,
> Give this a try.
> 
> ftp -i -n <<MARK
> open $FTPSERVER
> user $USER $PASS
> put ftp commands here
> quit
> MARK
> 
> That should do it.
> 
> Of course, dynamic dns has its advantages, as other people have 
suggested.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Scott
> 
> 
> 
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> Scott Ragen
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> Roadtech Systems
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> 
> slug-admin@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote on 13-12-2002 12:14:52 AM:
> 
> > What is the easiest way to upload a file from a bash script to a ftp
> > server?
> > 
> > I have a script on a remote box that checks every so often from cron
> > what the ip address is and if it changes then uploads the change to my
> > ftp server, because the remote box is on a telstra cable connection 
and
> > the owner of the box still finds it difficult to find the ip address
> > when ever something goes wrong, and I have to ssh in. The script will
> > have the username and password hardcoded. 
> > 
> > ps.. I also want to make sure that I will always have a back door....
> > he he he
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Karl Bowden
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