FileZilla is a great (and free) client. http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla

For a server, I'd use Bulletproof or IIS (as stated by others).

Personally, I really don't even see much of a real need for FTP anymore. I only use a client because all the linux distros and a few other things I access still insist on using that protocol.

However I just downloaded the trial version of cuteftp and almost got the sasser worm.

That''s got nothing to do with FTP. The sasser worm will attack your machine (if it''s vulnerable) just because it''s connected to the ''net.

Think of FTP as a file manager that works on remote computers. All it''s for is moving files around between computers that are network connected. It requires an FTP server at the end that the files are coming from, and an FTP client at the receiving end. When the client connects to the server, you are able to navigate the directories (folders) on the server and download/delete files (subject to your login and other file permission restrictions).

DesignCaddy''s comments are quite valid if you''re running the server PC end, but if you are only the client and hunting around for files to download, it''s not anywhere near as risky.




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I use SmartFTP and FileZilla. Neither are perfect, but they get the job done. Used WSFTP in the past, but it has a strange tendency to go haywire after a while.

jowtheblow: you mention in your original post that you use FTp for your web site. I assume you mean to transfere the files from your computer to the server where your site is hosted, right?  In which case, you need a FTP client.  You would only need the FTP server if you wanted to make files on your own computer available for others to download.

Also, in the case where what you are looking for is a FTP client, what are you using to build your web site? If you use Dreamweaver, the built-in FTP client that comes with it is really good. It supports synchronizing (automatically transfers only files that have changed), cloaking (ignore certain files types or directories), and even supports version control (check-in and check-out files when working within a group to ensure nobody overwrites files in use). You can even set two different FTP servers and/or directories for the live server and the testing server.  If you already use Dreamweaver, check it out.

For a server, I'd use Bulletproof or IIS

Ohhh I see... there was a time where I was thinking about owning my own server but that is not going to happen anytime soon unless it is my portfolio/resume site (Not allot of traffic...


I don't know how to use Dreamweaver... or Flash by the way...

Thanks for alll your help guys. I am going to try some of those proggies suggested.

paxx, is Dreamweaver better to design on now? When I used it 3 years ago or so I could design something on it but the webpage would not work on all browsers. For me it was better to code the page by hand.

I was planning on getting the whole MX package, but it costs like 1200 dollars. Can't offord that right now or at least until I get my business account set up. then I would have to re-learn how to use it. I only know Director (for CD's, DVD ROM's, Games, and Presentations) and Quark Express.


It cost so much money to start a business.... sheeeesh!!!