Lloyd Wood wrote:
Folks, this is just a standard feature of anonymous FTP servers.
which shouldn't be called 'anonymous', then.
Just because it's a standard feature doesn't make it a good
idea. Speaking of invasions of privacy, I can't find where in
Navigator to set the anonymous ftp email password; looks like it's
been inherently linked to mail identity. Building mail clients into
web browsers has subtle privacy risks.
The IETF did not write Netscape, maybe you issue can go to them?
From fyi24.txt, rfc1635.txt
What is Anonymous FTP?
Anonymous FTP is a means by which archive sites allow general access
to their archives of information. These sites create a special
account called "anonymous". User "anonymous" has limited access
rights to the archive host, as well as some operating restrictions.
In fact, the only operations allowed are logging in using FTP,
listing the contents of a limited set of directories, and retrieving
files. Some sites limit the contents of a directory listing an
anonymous user can see as well. Note that "anonymous" users are not
usually allowed to transfer files TO the archive site, but can only
retrieve files from such a site.
Traditionally, this special anonymous user account accepts any string
as a password, although it is common to use either the password
"guest" or one's electronic mail (e-mail) address. Some archive
sites now explicitly ask for the user's e-mail address and will not
allow login with the "guest" password. Providing an e-mail address
is a courtesy that allows archive site operators to get some idea of
who is using their services.