Mon, 2005-08-15 14:07
I've been having a little trouble using FileZilla. Might very well just by my lack of understanding some of the industry-standard verbiage. If it turns out FileZilla is the one, then I will go back and see if I can get it to work....
So on to my subject question: Which is the best ftp software & why?
Mon, 2005-08-15 15:53
#1
Which is the best ftp software & why?
What platform ?
WS_FTP (Ipswitch software) Win: XP, 2000,98
Is essentially the industry standard and the programme many swear by and that is recommended when people ask about the leading ftp programmes on the market (there used to be a free lite version which I've used very happily but that seems to have been withdrawn)
http://www.wsftp.com/products/ws_ftp/index.asp
But I'm sure there are many others. Fireftp plugin for Firefox is ok for basic lightweight work.
Mon, 2005-08-15 16:37
#2
Which is the best ftp software & why?
SmartFTP ftw 
Although I have used ws_ftp and it is good.
Mon, 2005-08-15 16:41
#3
Which is the best ftp software & why?
XP platform
Pricetag's a little steep for me at this time. I'll keep watching.
I did google ftp in general and WS_FTP seems to be the frontrunner on a lot of sites that recommend ftp packages.
Mon, 2005-08-15 23:32
#4
Which is the best ftp software & why?
FlashFXP... a great FTP product... and VERY cheap... cost me £16 ($25).
www.flashfxp.com - A great FTP program, I've tried others, but this was the solution for me!
Dave
Mon, 2005-08-15 23:42
#5
Which is the best ftp software & why?
I use Transmit. Just in case a Mac user has the same question. 
Mon, 2005-08-15 23:51
#6
Which is the best ftp software & why?
I use FTP Explorer. Its ancient, it may even be a Win95 version I have, it runs, doesn't give problems and is real easy to use. If I need anything more I'll use WinSCP or a direct SSH connection with PuTTY.
Wed, 2005-08-17 12:24
#7
Which is the best ftp software & why?
Thank you everyone. I finally figured out how to use FileZilla. One of those "D'oh!" moments when everything finally clicked! I will certainly keep the other sites in my bookmarks for the time being. Hopefully other new folks will find this thread a useful resource for FTP options.