FTP Server for file sharing ?

Whats a good ftp server to use for beginner ? Thx

 

Hello Terry,
Do you want to access FTP servers or set one up for your website? If the former, do a Google search for "ftp browser" or "ftp download manager ". You will have unlimited access to your ISP's FTP server so you might want to start there (or build your's on the same principles).

Matt

 

Hello Mattman, Thank you for your advise . I am not to familiar with ftp server I was told to use this when it comes to transfering large amount of data from one source to another on the net , I don't have a website but would I need such a thing to perform what it is i'm trying to do ? Or is ftp download manager the way to go ? Thx

 

I'm trying to get this file which is about 2gb from a friend , She mention it can be done by ftp server , Again i'm not familiar with ftp , Thx

 

You can use Internet Explorer to download the file. You'd have to find out the address of your friend's ftp server, then type that address into the address bar. If it's password protected you'll be prompted for the username and password. Once in, click on the links to the folders to navigate. When you find the file, right click on it and choose "save target as" and then choose a folder to save it in.

Or, you can use Windows Explorer to do the same. Type the address in the address bar, enter username and password when prompted and you'll see the folders on the FTP server just as you would see your own files and folders in Windows Explorer. If you open a second Windows Explorer window, you can just drag and drop from the FTP server to the folder you want to save it in on your computer. Or, in one window, you can right click on the file you want to download, choose copy, then browse in the same window to the folder you want to save it in and right click on a blank spot in that folder and choose paste. You pretty much do it any way you would ordinarily work on files and folders on your own computer in Windows Explorer.

Here's an example of an FTP address with a password so you can see what the password prompt looks like (sorry, can't give out the password )

8.2.122.233

Type ftp:// followed by that number into either IE or Windows Explorer.

Here's an example of one that's not password protected that you should be able to access in either IE or Windows Explorer.

ftp://ftp.adobe.com/

You can either click on the link or type it into your address bar to view it.

Also, if your friend's FTP server is on their own computer at home, don't be surprised if the download is quite a bit slower than normal. You're download speed will depend on your friend's upload speed which is normally quite a bit lower than their download speed.

 

Zander , Thank you for your explanation what ftp server is , I now have a much better understanding of it , Though what you are saying isn't what I need , Its the other way around , Its not me going to her but rather her delivering the file to me , So do I need some sore of website or ftp program ? And by going this directtion is there any risk for my behalf ? Thx

 

Hi Zander,
I don't think IE (at least older versions) have a download Resume function. It's a 2Gig file, what's the bet that something goes wrong at 1.99Gig ...start again (I know from experience ).

I just went to the Adobe FTP site, chose a file, copied the link's location and pasted it my version of Download Accelerator. It said "Resume supported" so if the download failed at some stage I could resume downloading later.

Terry, have a look for a download manager that has the Resume function. I use Download Accelerator version 4.0, the newer versions might be more "up to date ", but for a free program, newer versions also have more junk and advertising associated with them.

Matt
PS Some FTP sites with a log-on system can be accessed by using a "guest" username and password. I have not tried to access FTP for a long time so I can't remember the details.

 

OOPS! I have to admit I never even gave it a thought but you're right. In that case the download manager would definitly be the way to go but.... I wonder where this FTP server is. If it's just a server set up on here friends home computer, more than likely it wouldn't support resuming anyway. If it does, can you use a download manager to access a home computer? I don't know the answer to that. Tony's suggestion of burning it to a DVD might be the best suggestion yet.

 

Ok, Thanks everyone for your suggestions , It was much appreciated And I believe your right that Tony idea would be best .

 

Just a suggestion, but I use a program called Hamachi to transfer large files across the Internet. It tricks your computer into thinking that you are on a LAN with your friend, and then you can browse their files and send each other things. It is very easy to use and is relatively quick (depending on how far away you are from each other).