clark <clark@ynot.net> wrote:
> I would like to setup FTP on Linux. (FEDORA)

Well, install an ftpd (ftp server) and read its instructions.

> My question is how can i set up FTP with just virtual users instead of
> creating system users for everybody that I want to have FTP in?

Depends on your ftp server. Install one that does that. I must say that
I don't know taht wu-ftpd does that!

But why would you care, anyway? What's wrng with creating users only
for ftp? They don't need to have a working shell (but it must be
listed) so they won't be able tolg in therwise.


> Also is there any recommended software that can do what I describe and
> is very easy to use for a newbie?

How would I know?

> Does it have a GUI?

What would one want one for?

> I would also like the virtual users that log in via FTP to only have
> access to 1 directory that I specify

That's the normal situation. See your server's docs.

Peter