FTP - Why does free software hate me?
Okay, I want an FTP client of some sort, I've had several, but only the demo of Fetch actually works, and it's expired now. All the others, usually find the server, but won't show any of the files, and just keep me waiting for ages trying to get to my home directory.
Either: what's the prblem and how do I fix it.
Or: how do I connect to the server in the finder, (is the bug gone yet)
Or: Can you suggest a free FTP client that might work.
Please help me.
Andrew
Either: what's the prblem and how do I fix it.
Or: how do I connect to the server in the finder, (is the bug gone yet)
Or: Can you suggest a free FTP client that might work.
Please help me.
Andrew
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So I just use command line ftp now (type ftp in terminal).
Finder FTP occasionally works; Go menu, connect to server, type in <a href="ftp://address." target="_blank">ftp://address.</a>
You can use Fink to get it or you can get it <a href="http://www.ncftp.com/" target="_blank">here.</a>
<strong>i've never had a problem with transmit myself. been using it for years without a hitch.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Except it isn't free...
The only problem I have with command line ftp though is the lack of file transfer queue's (mget works but not as well as I'd like, as file names have to be similar). Or I just don't know how to use ftp. Does ncftp let you do this?
I really am a GUI person.
Has no on at apple realized yet that the FTP access just doesn't work?
And why do so many other application just not work either? Who Do these things work for?
Of course, there is always the option to actually pay for Fetch: works a treat here...
for example...
ftp ftp.digiland.it
then tell it your username and then your password .. and you are in. get a list of commands to see what server they are using.
i used fbrowset lite (free) and it's quite good, sometimes having a grpahical nterface may be better than terminal. what is weird, after the new year some ftp accounts don't allow me to log in with bbedit (error 22714 = ????) nor with rbrowser, but with terminal yes. Maybe the service (on those servers) has changed without notice.
But rbrowser lite works elsewhere.
<strong>CaptainFTP really worked for me.. You might want to check it out.. </strong><hr></blockquote>
I second it.
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Except it isn't free...
The only problem I have with command line ftp though is the lack of file transfer queue's (mget works but not as well as I'd like, as file names have to be similar). Or I just don't know how to use ftp. Does ncftp let you do this?</strong><hr></blockquote>
true, but you can keep using it as long as you like if you don't mind the little reminder to register at start up. i used it like that for a couple of years or more before i finaly broke down and bought a copy out of guilt. $24 i think. nice piece of software in my opinion.
<strong>LiFTP - <a href="http://www.liftp.net" target="_blank">http://www.liftp.net</a></strong><hr></blockquote>
Thank you!, well, if this goes out of alpha into something expensive, then i've learnt how to use the command line ftp until finder ftp works.
Yes I'm a cheapscate, but I have to save up for the more important things in life, like 5.1 systems and graphics cards.
Andrew
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The only problem I have with command line ftp though is the lack of file transfer queue's (mget works but not as well as I'd like, as file names have to be similar). Or I just don't know how to use ftp. Does ncftp let you do this?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yes, it lets you download in the background (also queue and schedule your downloads). You can also bookmark servers etc.
Only problem is that it neither supports sftp nor ftps (which I both need).
:cool:
Anyway, lifTP works fine, and I don't need sftp or anything like that, I don't even know what it is.
Andrew