> > I'm also concerned about sending my
> > password for these systems over the internet in clear text.
> 
> Ah, you're doing that whether you are doing it manually or automagically via
> a cron task.  So if you're not worried about the manual upload, why worry
> about the automated upload?

I'm not any more worried about it with the automation.  Just a misunderstanding.

> Based on the systems you've mentioned (google & yahoo), alternate methods
> (i.e. sftp, scp, etc.) might not be available to you.  Wput will work for
> uploading via ftp and it's probably going to be your only option.

I think you're right.  Does this mean anyone could easily intercept my
login and password and log in as me?

- Grant

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