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Topic: ftp client
started by: Dark Knight Bob

Posted by Dark Knight Bob on Dec. 12 2001,00:28

namely cute ftp.

anyone know of any common mistakes when configuring it for uploading to a site.

the isp says the upload address is

upload.ntlworld.com

i've tried:
upload.ntlworld.com
ftp.upload.ntlworld.com
ftp://upload.ntlworld.com
ftp://ftp.upload.ntlworld.com

both on annon and normal login.

u definitely need the username and password

but i cant think of anything else to make the bugger connect

the error its getting is cant resolve host name.

i tried the crappy bloatware that the isp is giving out but i don't really like having that piece of shit near my system for long even if it does work

and that connects on upload.ntlworld.com on annon login but this doesnt work for cuteftp.

grr alcohol makes me want to punch ntl the bastards!

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i'm afriad expulsion is the ONLY answer, it's the opinion of the entire staff that DKB is criminally insane!

This message has been edited by Dark Knight Bob on December 12, 2001 at 07:29 PM

Posted by incubus on Dec. 12 2001,01:44

Cute FTP is fucking shite.

Cannot resolve host name sounds like a intermittant DNS error. Try the IP 62.253.162.29 instead.

Get a proper FTP client like LeechFTP or DOS.

And if youre behind a firewall make sure you enable passive (PASV) mode.

That is all.

Posted by Dark Knight Bob on Dec. 12 2001,09:06

thanks leechftp IS much better and does actually work.

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i'm afriad expulsion is the ONLY answer, it's the opinion of the entire staff that DKB is criminally insane!

Posted by veistran on Dec. 12 2001,16:15

I prefer flashfxp myself. Leech is good, but it's no longer being developed(and hasn't been for 2 years now).

Posted by Observer on Dec. 12 2001,20:17

So is < SmartFTP >. Still being developed. The other (not free) client I use is BulletProofFTP. Mostly because of the was it can handle a global queue and HTTP downloads.

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When 1337 hax0rs start impaling each other with swords and typing code with a hook on one hand, then they can modify the term "pirate."

Posted by ASCIIMan on Dec. 13 2001,03:55

Go Leech!

Posted by pengu1nn on Dec. 13 2001,05:38

i thought i was the only one that used leechftp. wow. best ftp client ever and it's free.

Posted by Wiley on Dec. 27 2001,15:05

Quote (pengu1nn @ Dec. 13 2001,05:38)

i thought i was the only one that used leechftp. wow. best ftp client ever and it's free.

Um ...IE5 can be used as an FTP client, and it's free. Just make sure you enable FTP under Tools/Internet Options/Advanced and then type the URL of the ftp site like ftp://ftp.server.com
Then drag and drop baby!!

Posted by pengu1nn on Dec. 27 2001,16:29

i said the best somewhere in there. ie is free but imo it isn't the best

Posted by Wiley on Dec. 27 2001,21:31

Quote (pengu1nn @ Dec. 27 2001,16:29)

i said the best somewhere in there. ie is free but imo it isn't the best

Maybe I shoulda said "n00b friendly". IE is by no means the best FTP client around (My personal fav is WS_FTP Pro) but IE is the hands down winner for idiot-proof. Just drag your file into the browser window. I still like the command prompt FTP as well. It is easier to write batch files for command line FTPing then most any other client.

Posted by directhex on Dec. 28 2001,00:31

anyone ever used 3dftp?

/me likes it, but can't be bothered to re-download it & find a crack, so i am making do with ie6 drag&drop.

--directhex

Posted by Dark Knight Bob on Dec. 28 2001,02:55

now just think about what you said here. IE as an ftp client? ok i wasnt THAT desperate. fears about file sharing abuse access to hax0rs through them getting past my firewall from using just IE. ugh so scary cant even type proper english. ....JUST SAY NO KIDS!

Posted by directhex on Dec. 28 2001,09:36

but with Windows Internet Connection Firewall, it's not only the easiest windows yet but the most secure!

--directhex

Posted by Wiley on Dec. 28 2001,16:55

Quote (Dark Knight Bob @ Dec. 28 2001,02:55)

Using IE as an FTP client won't open you up to any more security risks than using Outlook for email or IE as a web browser. It's just acting as a client. Now installing personal web server on your PC ...then you have some issues.