FTP Programs

[Thirsty Ferret]

I was just wondering what people do for FTP Programs...

When I'm at college I just use the built in one in Dreamweaver, but I don't like that very much.

I always used to use SmartFTP (http://www.download.com/SmartFTP-Client/3000-2160_4-10543387.html?tag=lst-0-1) at home, until I recently discovered FireFTP (https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/684/) for Firefox... very nice :D

What does everyone else think of these?

Chris

[althalus]

I use Core FTP which I have found works really well. I've had trouble with Cute FTP and the such, so I was glad I found them.

Never tried SmartFTP or FireFTP, guess I should try. Things for FF is always nice.. ^^

[Thirsty Ferret]

Yeah, it just opens in a new tab. Very stylish indeed.

[Pegasus]

I've always used the one in Dreamweaver. It makes life so much simpler.

Peg

[darksidepuffin]

I use FileZilla on windows...and various methods on linux.

[bobfunland]

Internet Explorer...runs and hides from you IE hatin' freaks!:crying:

[_Aerospace_Eng_]

When it comes to websites I usually use the one built into Dreamweaver, when it comes to like a file or image I use CuteFTP. I've tried filezilla before but didn't like the fact that you needed to actually open the program twice to have multiple connections. CuteFTP can do multiple connections and can resume uploads as well. Bob why do you use IE as your ftp? There are a lot more alternatives, most of them free.

[Giselle]

I use WS_FTP Pro from the Ipswitch. Inc, never tried anything else, nor have I ever had any problems with the software. They used to offer the software for free if you were a student, government or for personal use, not sure if they still offer that service anymore.

[ExtraDog]

Leech FTP (http://stud.hs-heilbronn.de/~jdebis/leechftp/downloads.html).
Great for transfering large batches of files.

[acrylicana]

I usually use SmartFTP and haven't heard of FireFTP. How is it?
I'm rather intrigrued. :D

[Horus_Kol]

FileZilla for me

[Thirsty Ferret]

I didn't get on too well with that... might just be me :rolleyes:

Thanks for moving it :D

[net-connect]

I like either Core FTP or Ipswitch WS_FTP :beamup:

[nox-Hand]

Internet Explorer...runs and hides from you IE hatin' freaks!:crying:

You live in the past!!<punches with rubber chicken> :rolleyes:

I use Gftp in my Linux right now. Yet I used to ues SmartFTP in Windows. I shall check out fireFtp :D


nox-hand

[bobfunland]

You live in the past!!<punches with rubber chicken> :rolleyes:

Yes well, most ftp programs are not approved to run on certain types of networks if you get my drift. Although I keep a copy of filezilla on my thumbdrive.

[Thirsty Ferret]

runs and hides from you IE hatin' freaks!

I "dislike" it for a good reason.

[Horus_Kol]

IE is a good enough default if you're stuck without anything that is specifically designed as an FTP client...

What kind of problems did you have with FileZilla, Chris? I've tried a couple of other FTP clients, and for manageability (I have 5 or 6 servers in my list right now) and useability, it comes out pretty high for me...

I just wish the interface would let me drag from the server into an external window - that's the only bugbear for me.

[Thirsty Ferret]

I just didn't find it easy to set up and use... might just be me, but as far as FTP is concerned, it's gotta be simple (as in really really simple) to set up and drag n drop to use... Filezilla just didn't do it for me :(

[ExtraDog]

Hey there's always old school command line FTP. :P

ftp hostname.com
put file_name
get file_name

Don't laugh, I had to drag out the old kung-foo last week.
I had to automate a daily Oracle database extract file to be
encrypted using gnuPG and then FTP'd from a Unix box using shell scripts...
Weeee... O_o