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May 31, 2005

An FTPplanet Milestone

Check it out: we crossed 9,000 posts over the weekend in our FTP New User Forum!

Hooray for us :-)

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May 27, 2005

Archiving Images for Sharing

Our Digital Photo Guide has a great article on Archiving Images for Sharing. This article, written by our friends at ACD Systems, details some popular ways to archive all of the digital photos that you've collected before sharing them with friends and family (through FTP, naturally).

Check out the article here.

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May 26, 2005

WS_FTP Server

If you've ever been interested in setting up an FTP server, you can read the online WS_FTP Server user's guide for information on doing so.

If you want to set your computer up as an FTP server, you can give it a try with the free 30 day WS_FTP Server evaluation.

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May 25, 2005

Check Out the Difference

WS_FTP 2006 (the new version, coming soon) looks so much better than WS_FTP 9, don't you think?

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Click the screenshots to enlarge. This new release looks mighty good.

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RFC 959

RFC 959, written way back in 1985, provides some fantastic background history on FTP. (RFC stands for Request For Comments. They are "official" notes about Internet technologies and standards).

You can read the full document here, which covers terminology, history, objectives and more.

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May 24, 2005

Displaying Contact Details on a Web Site

There's an interesting thread in our discussion forum about displaying contact details on your Web site. As many people know, displaying an e-mail adress can lead to being placed on spammer e-mail lists. Throughout the thread, alternatives are discussed (using a graphic or script, for example).

Click here to view the thread and leave a reply with how you display your contact details.

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May 20, 2005

More Information on WS_FTP 2006: Skins

FTPplanet has found out that the new version of WS_FTP will have Skins. With the skins feature, you will be able to customize the graphics used in WS_FTP's interface. This is a really cool feature that we hope to have some fun with once WS_FTP Home and Professional 2006 are released.

Have you ever created a Skin for a product? Have you ever changed the Skin of a product? Leave a comment and let us know.

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May 19, 2005

Active FTP vs. Passive FTP Article

A link to an article on active vs. passive FTP was recently posted in the discussion forums. It is an interesting and detailed look at Active FTP and Passive FTP. Take a look at it here.

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May 18, 2005

What is a WS_FTP Service Agreement?

Two questions we get asked often are What is a WS_FTP Service Agreement? and Do I need one of these Service Agreements to keep using WS_FTP?.

Let's answer these...

What is a WS_FTP Service Agreement?
Basically, you receive two things with an agreement: free upgrades while your Service Agreement is active and technical support from Ipswitch (the company that develops WS_FTP).

As an example, somebody with a WS_FTP Service Agreement would receive a free upgrade to WS_FTP 2006 when it is released and could then talk to (or e-mail) someone in technical support for information on one of the new features.

Do I need one of these Service Agreements to keep using WS_FTP?
Absolutely not. When you purchase the WS_FTP software, you can continue to use it under the license agreement without any additional purchases.

If you have additional questions on the WS_FTP Service Agreements, check out Ipswitch's Web site.

Have a question about WS_FTP, FTP in general or anything related? Post the question in our discussion forums or drop us a line. We can't respond to everyone individually, but we read everything we receive. Just like this entry, we'll respond with a blog entry to frequently asked questions.

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WS_FTP Tutorial: Using the Thumbnail View

In WS_FTP, you can view graphics as thumbnails. This makes it very easy to find the JPGs, GIFs and other graphic files that you want to FTP.

Check out the Using WS_FTP Pro Thumbnail View Tutorial for more information (thumbnail view is also available in WS_FTP Home).

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May 16, 2005

Turn Your PC Into an FTP Server

Have you ever wanted to run an FTP server from your home computer? It's easier than you might think.

The FTPplanet.com article, Turn Your PC Into an FTP Server gives you the information you need to get started. Here is an excerpt:

"To run your own FTP server all you need is a computer with an Internet connection (any Internet connection will do) and FTP server software.

Now there are number of options when choosing FTP server software. Like all Internet software, FTP server software is available at all price ranges. The server that is best for you depends on how often you intend on running your FTP server, how many people you expect to access your FTP server and the amount of money you’re willing to spend."

Click here to read the rest of the article.

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First Screenshot of New WS_FTP

FTPplanet has an exclusive first look at the new WS_FTP Professional:

Click to enlarge.

You can see a number of new features in this screenshot, such as:

- Workspaces Toolbar: Easily set-up, save and use multiple configurations of remote and local views. In the screenshot, Internet Audio is a saved workspace.

- Feedback Information: Notice the new information at the bottom of the remote side with the green checkmark.

- Customizable Tabs: It is now easier to customize names and colors for your tabs.

- Enhanced Toolbar: Check out the new 'Send to Scheduler' button in the toolbar.

There's much, much more in the upcoming WS_FTP release. We're just getting started.

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May 13, 2005

New WS_FTP Coming Soon

Ipswitch is putting the finishing touches on the latest and greatest versions of WS_FTP -- WS_FTP Home 2006 and WS_FTP Professional 2006.

Stay tuned to FTPplanet for your exclusive first look at the new version.

Subscribing to our RSS feed is the best way to stay current on the FTPplanet Blog and exclusive, new WS_FTP screenshots and details.

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May 12, 2005

Selecting Multiple Files

In WS_FTP 9 (both Home and Professional versions), you can easily select all files in a directory by right-clicking in that directory's tab and choosing Select All from the menu.

You can also select a range of files by clicking a file name and holding down shift before selecting a second file. All files listed between the two selected will be highlighted.

To select multiple files that aren't in a range, or to deselect a file within a range, hold down CTRL and click the file.

A fourth method of selecting multiple files is to click and drag your mouse over the file names.

How do you select multiple files?

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May 11, 2005

ACDSee with WS_FTP PhotoMover Tutorial

If you're trying out ACDSee with WS_FTP PhotoMover, you might be interested in our tutorial which covers launching PhotoMover, connecting to FTP sites, transferring your images (simple drag and drop) and more.

View the tutorial.

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May 10, 2005

The PhotoMover Trial

I forgot to include a link to the ACDSee with WS_FTP PhotoMover trial in the last post. Here it is:

Download ACDSee with WS_FTP PhotoMover: Free 30 day trial from Ipswitch

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Do you have a lot of digital photos?

If so, take a look at ACDSee with WS_FTP PhotoMover.

Here's a screenshot:

Click here for a larger, detailed version of the screenshot.

I've been using the ACDSee with WS_FTP PhotoMover software since it was released and have found it to be a very easy, simple and efficient way to transfer my pictures.

I use the thumbnail view to easily find the pictures I need to transfer and to verify they transferred correctly.

I've even convinced my dad to use the software for uploading his eBay auction pictures (he was using the old WS_FTP LE before).

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May 09, 2005

Using WS_FTP's HotDrop Feature

WS_FTP version 9 (both Home and Professional versions) has a feature called HotDrop. HotDrop is one of the easiest ways to transfer files using FTP -- you don't even need to launch the client to use it.

Simply create a HotDrop folder in WS_FTP (it just takes a few clicks). Once created, you can drag and drop files into it. WS_FTP will connect, authenticate and transfer your files behind the scenes.

The FTPplanet tutorial Using HotDrop To Upload Files will guide you through the process of creating a HotDrop.

It's so easy, I can do it!

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May 06, 2005

Scheduling Transfers Podcast

WS_FTP Professional's scheduler is one of those features that FTP'ers find to be integral to their experience. If you haven't used this feature yet, this podcast will guide you through the process of setting up the scheduler.

Download the Scheduling File Transfers with WS_FTP Professional Podcast here.

To learn more about podcasts, read our 'The Wonderful World of Podcasting' article.

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May 05, 2005

Review of WS_FTP Professional 9

The UK magazine BIOS has a review of WS_FTP Professional on their Web site. You can view it here.

I always enjoy reading third-party reviews of the WS_FTP line and thought others in the FTPplanet community might as well. I'll post reviews as I come across them. If you see one, feel free to post a link to it as a comment or in our discussion forums.

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May 04, 2005

More on Sorting Files

A follow-up to yesterday's post...

If you sort by date modified, it is easy to see which files have been last edited or added in a directory. This is an easy way to find and upload only those recently modified files that you need to upload.

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May 03, 2005

Sorting Files

In WS_FTP, you can sort files very easily by Name, File Size, File Type or Date Modified. Simply click the appropriate column heading or select View from the file menu and then select Arrange Icons By.

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May 02, 2005

Creating Desktop Shortcuts

If you want to create a desktop shortcut for your favorite FTP program (or any other program), navigate to it's entry on your start menu, right click on it and select 'Send To >' from the next menu. Choose 'Desktop (Create Shortcut)' and a new icon will appear on your desktop.

Want to get fancy and create a shortcut directly to a favorite FTP site? See our Creating a Shortcut for an FTP Site Profile tutorial.

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