2) SSH transfer option could not be performed without manually entering a password. I even set up all the authorized keys and it still prompts me for a passphrase - I suspect an 'expect' syntax error, but I at least feel more secure...

Use ssh-agent or keychain. More info at: http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-keyc2/?open&l=252,t=grl,p=ossh2

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