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November 15, 2007
FTP Program Recommendations - How about WS_FTP?
Do you consider yourself a 'web engineer'? Or someone looking for a way to publish files to a website? A basic FTP program is a standard application for anybody working with website publishing.
Check this recommendation from WebsiteMagazine.com for an FTP program:
FTP Programs: 3 Essential (and Free) Solutions
WS_FTP is a favorite!
WS_FTP:
This is my personal preferred FTP client and the one I use every day. Created by IpSwitch, it's easily the most popular solution available. There is a free home version of WS_FTP but the professional version which runs around $90 with service agreement is more feature filled with a scheduler (for one-time or recurring file transfers), enhanced synchronization, automated scripts and safe backups to name a few.
Posted by Erik Small at November 15, 2007 01:28 PM digg this add to del.icio.us add to My Web Furl this page
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I've used Virgin as my main ISP since before 2k and have run websites there since 2002 using a variety of FTP programs including WS_FTP. Following a recent motherboard crash, I've had Win98SE reinstalled and uploaded a new site using either Smart FTP or Free FTP.
In the last few weeks I've been unable to access Virgin Freespace and decided to follow their recommendations - use WS_FTP. Sadly, although Virgin and (other sources) recommend this software for home users, the Ipswitch website seems to have given up on win98 and there is no sign of any statement about withdrawal of Win98 FTP software support, let alone a compatible archive.
Since there are quite a few Win98 users still out here, I am very disappointed that supposedly independent software sources have meekly followed Microsoft and dumped any support for an OS that is perfectly adequate for many purposes.
Posted by: Jim Kent at November 17, 2007 09:38 PM
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