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pgo · 16-05-2005, 07:50

So, which FTP software do you use?

SmartFTP?
FileZilla?
WS_FTP?

Something else?

I'm currently using FileZilla, but the problem I have is that everything - files, folders, images, etc - look the same when I access a server...I have to check the file extension/file type to be sure I'm changing the correct file!

Now, this isn't a huge problem, but what I liked about SmartFTP was that it was easy to glance at and see what was going on. I can't be bothered to decipher what each line of black text is - I need icons! The problem with SmartFTP is that it costs $$ to use commercially.

Maybe you're using something I've never heard of and can open my eyes...or maybe I should stop being a cheapskate and just buy SmartFTP...

Stickman · 16-05-2005, 08:02

WS_FTP Pro and its pissing me off today.

How do you get it to show hidden files (.htaccess etc)?

I prefered the older version.

superstoffe · 16-05-2005, 08:15

CuteFTP

oli · 16-05-2005, 08:24

SmartFTP here, hate WS_FTP Pro but it is free.
You can use firefox aswell : ftp://username:password@ftp.website.com

mike_m · 16-05-2005, 09:03

smart ftp, but also occasionally use filezilla which is free but a bit clunky

smallbeer · 16-05-2005, 12:01

FlashFXP for me.

16-05-2005, 07:50	#1 (permalink)
pgo misanthrope Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,273	effteepee So, which FTP software do you use? SmartFTP? FileZilla? WS_FTP? Something else? I'm currently using FileZilla, but the problem I have is that everything - files, folders, images, etc - look the same when I access a server...I have to check the file extension/file type to be sure I'm changing the correct file! Now, this isn't a huge problem, but what I liked about SmartFTP was that it was easy to glance at and see what was going on. I can't be bothered to decipher what each line of black text is - I need icons! The problem with SmartFTP is that it costs $$ to use commercially. Maybe you're using something I've never heard of and can open my eyes...or maybe I should stop being a cheapskate and just buy SmartFTP...

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mike_m Work faster microphone .. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,709	smart ftp, but also occasionally use filezilla which is free but a bit clunky __________________

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16-05-2005, 08:02	#2 (permalink)
Stickman Dr. Lucien Sanchez Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 5,622	WS_FTP Pro and its pissing me off today. How do you get it to show hidden files (.htaccess etc)? I prefered the older version.

16-05-2005, 08:15	#3 (permalink)
superstoffe Super Individual Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sydney / Stockholm Posts: 374	CuteFTP

16-05-2005, 08:24	#4 (permalink)
oli I Call Shenanigans™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester, England. Posts: 9,675	SmartFTP here, hate WS_FTP Pro but it is free. You can use firefox aswell : ftp://username:password@ftp.website.com

16-05-2005, 12:01	#6 (permalink)
smallbeer I Ain't Losing Any Sleep™ Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,236	FlashFXP for me.

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