WHOA!! FTP is being shutdown? FTP is any uploading to an AOL hosted web site!!! The broader statement that they seem to be saying is that "AOL IS SHUTTING DOWN ALL AOL WEB SITES -- WHETHER "HOMETOWN" AND ANY OTHER AOL CUSTOMER WEB SITE" Is that what AOL is really saying? After all, to upload to my web site, I use the keyword "FTP". FTP is how files are uploaded to one's AOL web site. Oh man! I've had a surname web site on AOL since Teddy Roosevelt was president. Anybody know whether or not they're shutting down AOL customer web sites? Or did someone send a hoax message? Woody =============================== , [email protected] writes: I found the page to download my stuff. But, anyone know if file names with weird AOL extensions can be opened/read. Oh. and you should note there is a small message on the download area that says we should run our files through a virus checker because they come from the Internet. ==== Just in case you haven't been on AOL tonight... Quoted email: "Dear AOL Hometown/FTP user, We're sorry to inform you that on Oct. 31, 2008, AOL(R) Hometown and FTP will be shut down permanently. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Though you will be able to modify your Hometown site and access FTP until this date, we urge you to save your AOL Hometown/FTP content immediately, and consider other options for hosting your site. Read more about how to download and save your Hometown/FTP files here. ( http://www.peopleconnectionblog.com/2008/09/03/how-to-download-your-hometown-f iles/ ) In the meantime, please bookmark the People Connection Blog, ( http://www.peopleconnectionblog.com/2008/08/04/attention-aol-hometown-users-un ited-states/ ) where you can find out more about AOL Hometown/FTP. You can also subscribe to the People Connection Blog RSS feed to stay informed about any changes. We'll be updating the People Connection Blog often, so please check it regularly. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make this transition. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Sincerely, The AOL Hometown Team " **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)
On 10/1/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > > WHOA!! FTP is being shutdown? > Yes. >> Or did someone send a hoax message? > By someone do you mean me? No... It's an official AOL email. Go to Keyword FTP and read the same message there. Judy