[SOLVED] Couldn’t install new modules via Administration in Drupal in ubuntu local development box
When you are working in local development box, and wish to install already downloaded modules to the drupal installation via web-based administration section, you may be presented with a screen that asks you ftp details in order to carry out the installation process. If you are unsure what should you enter or if you tried to put up your ubuntu username or password but to no success, here is what it worked for me.
Install ftpd (FTP daemon) via terminal
sudo apt-get install ftpd
and when asked for ftp login details, provide your ubuntu login credentials and set server as 127.0.0.1 (i.e. local loopback address). That should solve your problem.