FTP client

[prism]

Anybody know what the best FREE ftp client for mac is?

 

[dcv]

Try Cyberduck

 

[barr08]

Try Cyberduck

I'm gunna go ahead and second this. I have been using cyberduck daily for all my ftp needs, and it is a great little app.

 

[epochblue]

Cyberduck is a great option. If you want something with a dual-pane view, you might look into Fugu.

That said, I prefer Cyberduck over Fugu.

 

[snickelfritz]

I assume you're aware that the "Go" menu in the Finder is essentially an FTP client. (Connect to Server...)

 

[epochblue]

I assume you're aware that the "Go" menu in the Finder is essentially an FTP client. (Connect to Server...)

True, you could use that, but the Finder's implementation of FTP leaves a lot to be desired...

 

[snickelfritz]

Not sure what you mean.

 

[barr08]

I assume you're aware that the "Go" menu in the Finder is essentially an FTP client. (Connect to Server...)

True, you could use that, but the Finder's implementation of FTP leaves a lot to be desired...

Not sure what you mean.

There are certain things the finder cannot do with FTP. I don't remember exactly what, but I remember hearing it was crippling enough to warrant not even trying it and going with a 3rd party client.

 

[phantasmagoria]

There are certain things the finder cannot do with FTP. I don't remember exactly what, but I remember hearing it was crippling enough to warrant not even trying it and going with a 3rd party client.

Indeed. Finder can only mount FTP as read-only volumes, which is pointless if you need to upload any files to your server.

 

[epochblue]

Indeed. Finder can only mount FTP as read-only volumes, which is pointless if you need to upload any files to your server.

That's exactly what I mean. IMO, if you're only going to allow read-only mounting of FTP drives, why even build it into the system?