FTP

[M. Tariq Ayub]

Hi,

How can i list the lcocal directory content while i am in a ftp session.

Tariq

[Rajeev Shukla]

Hi,
In normal ftp you dont have that option.
Use sftp of openssh (secure shell) that give you this option to list the local directory.

[Steven E. Protter]

ls -la will give a full listing on the ftp server.

In a normal ftp session, you need to break out to look at the lcd directory.

stty -a

If you have susp=^Z

You can break out of the ftp session and get a local shell.

ctrl-z will break you out to do an ls command.

you can set the suspend key in /etc/profile or .profile

SEP

[Michael Tully]

You can't in the middle of normal operation, you either need to break out or get a snapshot beforehand. As suggested your better off using 'sftp' (part of openssh) and use the 'lls' option.

[Rajeev Shukla · Accepted solution]

Hang on it got it..
ftp>!ls

use "!ls" in ftp session that will solve you'r problem

[T G Manikandan]

From windows
ftp>!dir

from unix
Ftp>!ls

Any command prefixed by "!" will work on the local system

[Michael Tully]

That's good, I haven't wasted the day ... I've learned something about 'ftp' (Just goes to show, you can teach old dog new tricks)

[Rajeev Shukla]

The same i was thinking Michael Tully, but suddenly i remembered, hang on i bet "!" should let you out from any session and run the command ...
any way fluke sometimes works..