help with 10.3.8 ftpserver and other stuff

[digitaljanitor]

Hello all,
first off the config.
x-server dual 1ghz 10.3.8
2GB RAM, Qlogic switch, 2 Xserve Raids
BRU, ADIC Scalar 100.
services running FTP, Mail, OD, Web

Ok, trying to run ftp services and from the client side it takes about 10 seconds to auth and list. Upon looking at top, it seems that xinetd controls xftpd, so everytime a request is made for an ftp session xinetd has to initiate another session.
I was wondering if it is possible to run xftpd as a seperate deamon so it is always running, like other *nix, or is there a way to tweak xinetd ?

The other issue i have is that users are being dumped into ftproot and not inside the share.. for example
/share/incoming
/share/outgoing
instead of user1 being directed inside of user1 and seeing incoming and outgoing, they see /share and then have to go into the desired dir.
I have spoken with Apple GUI server support and they say thats the way it is.. hmmm I guess it’s time to tweak
thanks in advance

DJ

[digitaljanitor]

i found this
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20050223231518462

[digitaljanitor]

i tried the home folder settings, but as soon as the user logs in the server generates the typical home folder stuff, like Desktop and Documents

[digitaljanitor]

i found an open source app called pure_ftpd and that sould take care of my probs.
http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2005/03/04/ftp.html

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