I'm aware of that option but I think I would rather switch lynx if possible. I thought I had read that most web clients use passive FTP. I can't really see the advantage of active FTP and its port command. It is the port command that usually hangs. On Tue, Aug 20, 2002 at 04:55:24AM +0100, Toby Fisher wrote: > > Do you have access to the masquerading machine? If so, there are ftp > helper modules for the Linux kernel which you will need to enable in order > for active ftp to work, but it should, I believe. > > Cheers. > > -- > Toby Fisher Email: toby at g0ucu.freeserve.co.uk