Results to previous FTPplanet.com survey questions.

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Which do you use your FTP client for?
Uploading		20.7%
Downloading		42.1%
Both		34.1%
Other		3.1%

 

What kind of FTP user are you?
Beginner		61.1%
Intermediate		20%
Advanced		11.9%
Not Sure		7%

 

How often do you use FTP to upload images to auction sites?
Often		19.7%
Occasionally		18.3%
Rarely		14.1%
Don't Upload		47.9%

Which of these WS_FTP Pro features is most important to you?
Security		31.2%
Scheduling		7.8%
Automatic Dial-Up		14.3%
Multiple Transfers		46.7%

 

Which of the following do you find most useful on FTPplanet.com?
Tutorials		41.2%
Discussion Forums		10.6%
Ratings & Reviews		28%
Newsletter		13%

 

What version of Windows are you using?
Windows 95		4.7%
Windows 98		17.6%
Windows Me/XP		47.7%
Windows NT/2000		17.1%

 

How many hours per week are you online?
10 hours or less		14.0%
11-20 hours		17.5%
21-30 hours		18.2%
31 hours or more		50.2%

 

How new is your computer?
6 months or less		30.3%
6-12 months		20.8%
1-2 years		15.9%
2 years or more		33.0%

Including your Website, how many different FTP sites do you visit in a week?
1 Site		27.3%
2-4 Sites		27.3%
5-7 Sites		14.8%
8 or more Sites		30.7%

How much do you pay per month for Web hosting?
$0 (free)		63.5%
$1-$10		17.7%
$11-$30		11.6%
$31 or more		7.2%

How long have you been using your FTP program?
0-6 Months		44.1%
6-12 Months		7.1%
1-2 Years		14.1%
3+ Years		34.7%

Which best describes your affection for FTP?
Fanatic		22.5%
Enthusiastic		56.3%
Indifferent		10.0%
Reluctant		11.3%

For what activities do you use your FTP client?
Download Music		45.0%
Maintain Website		29.6%
Download Software		22.3%
Other		3.1%

Why do you use FTP for your file transfers?
Speed		29.2%
Security		8.13%
Ease of Use		34.1%
Functionality		28.5%

Besides FTP, which of these Internet utilities do you use most?
Instant Messenger		31.9%
MP3 Player		29.6%
Zip Utility		20.0%
Firewall		17.8%

Who first introduced you to your current FTP client?
Class Instructor		19.4%
Web Host Provider		21.2%
Family/Friend		22.4%
Other		37.1%

How much do you pay per month for home Internet access?
$0 (free)		22.6%
$1 - $15		13.9%
$16 - $30		26.4%
$31+		37.2%

What Operating System do you most commonly use with FTP?
Windows 95/98		32.4%
Windows ME		17.0%
Windows NT/2000		17.7%
Windows XP		32.8%

How interested are you in a computer to computer transfer solution?
Extremely		55.8%
Somewhat		26.0%
Slightly		3.7%
Not Interested At All		14.4%

How often do you use FTP?
Several Timer per Day		35.2%
Once a Day		22.7%
Once a Week		19.9%
Other		21.6%

What types of files do you download most often?
Image Files		10.7%
Music Files		63.8%
Web Page Files		8.3%
Other Files		12.7%

What types of files do you upload most often?
Image Files		15.8%
Music Files		59.6%
Web Page Files		18.0%
Other Files		6.7%

Where do you use FTP most?
At Home		75.0%
At Work		13.1%
At School		9.5%
Other		2.0%

What computer peripheral do you use most?
Digital Camera		25.5%
MP3 Player		28.3%
Scanner		31.1%
Game Controller		15.1%

How long have you been online?
< 6 Months		12.7%
1 Year		7.5%
2 Years		10.1%
3 Years +		69.7%

 

What type of Internet connection do you most commonly use?
Dial-up		36.4%
DSL		22.2%
Cable		32.3%
T1, T3 or greater		9.1%

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