never mind, figured it out - the ftpserv configuration file (which was supposed to emulating unix by default) was corrupt. one more question, is there a way to get listed files to be opened on selection by a default app (as opposed to downloading selected files and then opening ). for example, jpeg ...

Could you remove 'Type: L8' from your FTP system signature ?

Do you have any idea how to do that ?

i just sent an email about test account.
thanks

no, but the default directory ,as specified by the ftp server does show up correctly - just no files or subdirectories that do exist. ie i can see them with ftp client on pc.

i have this same problem on an htc hero. connects fine to my ftp server and shows the default directory however files are not displayed. i have tried all permutations i can think of with no luck. any suggestions?