FireFTP features: SSL/TLS/SFTP support, directory comparison, and support for nearly all encoding. It also features a search and filter system, integrity checks, drag and drop, remote editing, file hashing, proxy support, FXP support, timestamp synchronization, CHMOD and recursive CHMOD changes, and much more.
Bottom line
FTP isn't going away anytime soon and for anyone looking for a solid FTP client, here are five free tools that should meet nearly any need. Whether you're looking for a simple tool or one with plenty of features - you'll find what you're looking for here.
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- How to create an FTP server on an Ubuntu 12.04 virtual machine
- 10 free tools for admins on a tight budget
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