![]() Configurability options in both versions include several
alternative screen layouts, the ability to associate remote
files with local programs, automatic logging, extension
conversion on transfer, delete all, force lower case on
transfer, and quick screen sizing. WS-FTP also comes
pre-configured with an extensiv The restricted freeware version of WS-FTP (known as WS-FTP Limited Edition) is free to all educational users as well as non-profit and non-commercial end-users. However, the Limited Edition release does lack several features found in the commercial 'Pro' package ($37.50). Perhaps the most important of these are the Windows Explorer FTP shell extension and full drag 'n' drop functionality. The shell extension allows you to connect to FTP sites and upload/download files using the Windows Explorer, and the drag 'n' drop functionality makes the tedious process of uploading and downloading files much more efficient. Additional features in the Pro version include auto-reget, or automatic resume, for transferring a file after an abnormal termination, a network utilities package (including ping, traceroute, finger, whois, and NSLookup clients), versions for additional platforms (notably PowerPC and DEC Alpha), multifile transfers, and more. The Pro package also bundles a printed manual and technical support. Overall, both the Limited Edition and Pro versions of WS-FTP lack the ease of use and some of the powerful features found in CuteFTP (especially remote file listings), but the Pro version has narrowed the gap considerably and could pose a threat to CuteFTP's reign in the near future. Pros: Easy to use,
Windows Explorer FTP shell extension (Pro only), free LE
version New in v6.0:
Updated Windows Explorer interface, impressive new file find
and synchronize (for mirroring sites) utilities, integrated
scripting utility, redesigned Site Wizard, drag and drop in
site lists, recursive delete feature, support for new
firewall types and host types, numerous usability
improvements and bug fixes; Release
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