On Tue, 2004-03-09 at 11:35, Austin Isler wrote: > I am trying to start up a ftp server using vsftpd. I can start vsftpd no > problem. When I do "netstat -a | grep ftp" I get nothing, which leads > me to believe vsftpd is not running. xinetd is up and running. I checked > the services config tool and it also states that vsftpd is dead. > > [root@home aisler]# /sbin/service vsftpd start > Starting vsftpd for vsftpd: [ OK ] > [root@home aisler]# /sbin/service vsftpd stop > Shutting down vsftpd: [FAILED] > > Has anyone had this problem if so, any assistance would be appreciated. > > Austin > Basiclly it means it's not running when you try to stop it.