Who here uses FTP for their websites?
Thursday, May 20, 2004 by joetheblow | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I currently use WS FTP and I was thinking of buying the pro one considering that my websites will eventually be for commercial use.
But then I see that there are other FTP programs, so then that begs the question which is better? Does it matter?
But then I see that there are other FTP programs, so then that begs the question which is better? Does it matter?
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paxx
Reply #2 Thursday, May 20, 2004 8:55 PM
Reply #2 Thursday, May 20, 2004 8:55 PM
I've always used Cute FTP, for the last 8 years at least. But I must say that I haven't reinstalled it since my last format (about 4 months ago). I use Powerdesk when I need to transfer individual files, or just simply use Dreamweave's built-in FTP client for web sites.
paxx
Reply #3 Thursday, May 20, 2004 8:57 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, May 20, 2004 8:57 PM
Wait, I jst noticed that your link refers to a FTP server... Are you talking about a client or a server?
For servers, XP comes with a built-in one.
eieio
Reply #4 Thursday, May 20, 2004 9:19 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, May 20, 2004 9:19 PM
I've been using WS FTP for years. I like it, it works well, and that's what I need. 
joetheblow
Reply #5 Thursday, May 20, 2004 9:57 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, May 20, 2004 9:57 PM
Actually, I didn't realize that link was for something I don't use. What is FTP server? To transfer files from server to server?
Anyway, I just was wondering about a program that is like WS FTP. I have only used WS FTP so I don't know about the others. I was wondering if anyone has any sugestions for me to try out.
Anyway, I just was wondering about a program that is like WS FTP. I have only used WS FTP so I don't know about the others. I was wondering if anyone has any sugestions for me to try out.
Koasati
Reply #7 Thursday, May 20, 2004 10:25 PM
Reply #7 Thursday, May 20, 2004 10:25 PM
I've tried a few, and I always go back to WS_FTP LE. 
dan.wright
Reply #8 Thursday, May 20, 2004 10:53 PM
Reply #8 Thursday, May 20, 2004 10:53 PM
I use SmartFTP, but have tried everything else mentioned and can't really say I like one over the other.
Satans Child
Reply #9 Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:00 PM
Reply #9 Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:00 PM
Pardon my ignorance but wtf is FTP 
Seriously though what is FTP if you please? I don't have a clue.
Seriously though what is FTP if you please? I don't have a clue.
Sugaree
Reply #10 Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:05 PM
Reply #10 Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:05 PM
FTP = (File Transfer Protocol) - A way of transferring files over the Internet from one computer to another.
CerebroJD
Reply #13 Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:15 PM
Same with me and my brother. Its a good program thats easy to use.
Reply #13 Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:15 PM
| I use SmartFTP |
Same with me and my brother. Its a good program thats easy to use.
DesignCaddy
Reply #14 Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:49 PM
Reply #14 Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:49 PM
i just use explorer. everyone around me swears by cute ftp, though.
Satans Child
Reply #15 Friday, May 21, 2004 8:11 AM
Reply #15 Friday, May 21, 2004 8:11 AM
One more question (I hope) what is FTP usefull for? I see in the original post about a website, can you have your website on your own home computer and have it seen on the www ?
*whoever said ignorance is bliss*
*whoever said ignorance is bliss*
MarkMcQ
Reply #16 Friday, May 21, 2004 10:00 AM
Reply #16 Friday, May 21, 2004 10:00 AM
I've used SmartFTP for years now. Can reccomend it. Only other one I've used is WS_FTP, so I can't really make any comparisons between SmartFTP and what else is out there.
http://www.smartftp.com
AndreasV
Reply #17 Friday, May 21, 2004 12:25 PM
Reply #17 Friday, May 21, 2004 12:25 PM
I am using my home-made FTP droplet for AveDesk.
[Message Edited]
[Message Edited]
Essencay
Reply #18 Friday, May 21, 2004 12:42 PM
Reply #18 Friday, May 21, 2004 12:42 PM
I used to use CuteFTP....bought it when I had Win98. I now use the FTP proggie that comes with my subscription to Earthlink. It's called Webspace. Works pretty much the same as CuteFTP.
joetheblow
Reply #19 Friday, May 21, 2004 1:52 PM
Where is this at? How does this droplet work?
Thanks Guys. I will try CuteFTP and SmartFTP and see if that is what I like.
Reply #19 Friday, May 21, 2004 1:52 PM
| #17 by AndreasV - 5/21/2004 12:25:20 PM I am using my home-made FTP droplet for AveDesk. |
Where is this at? How does this droplet work?
Thanks Guys. I will try CuteFTP and SmartFTP and see if that is what I like.
DesignCaddy
Reply #20 Friday, May 21, 2004 2:08 PM
Reply #20 Friday, May 21, 2004 2:08 PM
File Transfer Protocol is useful for transferring files between two machines, typically between your home machine and a file server (where a web site is hosted). it can be used to transmit files directly between two home computers but that, as well as hosting a website on your home machine, is dependant on at least one - perhaps several - things:
your computer must be able to be located via a nameserver. this means your computer has to have a publically accessable IP address which people will access directly by punching in the numbers (ex. 68.169.30.2) or a domain name attached to that number (ex. www.lfdriscoll.com) which is a shortcut to that number. after people have accessed your computer via this address, you can direct them to a folder with your website.
the major disadvantage of this is that you have to open the gates, allowing anyone on the internet access to the HARDDRIVE OF YOUR COMPUTER. they will connect on a variety of ports and it poses major security problems. there is a lot of different software out there which will allow you to make your computer a 'host' machine and thus direct traffic to certain locations on your computer but this is still a security risk unless you really know what you are doing.
that is why most websites are on a host server you subscribe to - these people have servers to handle the people connecting to their computers, the security to protect their computers, and backups to protect their data.
bandwidth is the other major issue.. as people connect to your computer, they connect through the same thing you use to connect to the internet. if that is a dialup, people will be connecting to your computer at a max of.. oh, 40kpbs... if you are brwosing online, they get even less. if more than one person connects at once.. well, you get the idea.
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i hope that helps, if i was wrong about anything or if it needs more elaboration, somoene please back me up
your computer must be able to be located via a nameserver. this means your computer has to have a publically accessable IP address which people will access directly by punching in the numbers (ex. 68.169.30.2) or a domain name attached to that number (ex. www.lfdriscoll.com) which is a shortcut to that number. after people have accessed your computer via this address, you can direct them to a folder with your website.
the major disadvantage of this is that you have to open the gates, allowing anyone on the internet access to the HARDDRIVE OF YOUR COMPUTER. they will connect on a variety of ports and it poses major security problems. there is a lot of different software out there which will allow you to make your computer a 'host' machine and thus direct traffic to certain locations on your computer but this is still a security risk unless you really know what you are doing.
that is why most websites are on a host server you subscribe to - these people have servers to handle the people connecting to their computers, the security to protect their computers, and backups to protect their data.
bandwidth is the other major issue.. as people connect to your computer, they connect through the same thing you use to connect to the internet. if that is a dialup, people will be connecting to your computer at a max of.. oh, 40kpbs... if you are brwosing online, they get even less. if more than one person connects at once.. well, you get the idea.
...
i hope that helps, if i was wrong about anything or if it needs more elaboration, somoene please back me up
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Reply #1 Thursday, May 20, 2004 8:50 PM
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