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WS_FTP Pro 6.0 Review

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The Bottom Line
WS_FTP Pro is a full featured FTP client that is easy to setup and use.
Pros
  • Familiar Windows interface
  • Drag-and-drop makes it easy to use
  • Automatic restarts
Cons
  • Integration hard to remove
Description
  • If you have a file on your desktop or in a folder, you can drag it to your website in one step.
  • Audio cues tell you, without looking, the status of a transfer.
  • When a transfer fails, WS_FTP can reconnect and continue downloading from where it left off.
  • Use WS_FTP command line with scripts to automate transfers without your intervention.
  • The explorer interface seamlessly integrates with Windows.
Guide Review - WS_FTP Pro 6.0 Review
WS_FTP has an “Explorer” interface that makes the FTP sites appear to just be more computers in your Windows Explorer. This way I can build my website and edit it, but the files don't have to live on my local machine. I often forget that I’m working on a remote site. The ease of use and seamless integration into the Windows environment makes WS_FTP perfect for beginners who are used to Windows but don’t want to have to learn a new program interface.

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