Hi Jeff,

JR> Make sure the user 'alex' has a shell that appears in /etc/shells.  I've
JR> been bitten by this before.
Bingo! Thanks a lot!

The manpage for ftpd does mention /etc/shells somewhat, but doesn't
point one right with the nose to it. I think I'll post a send-pr to
include one or two sentences describing this issue.

Thanks again,
 Alex                            mailto:AlexSorg@gmx.de
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