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Transferring Files

Acquiring an FTP Program

If you don't already have an FTP program, you will need one.

For MAC users, we recommend Fetch and for PC users, we recommend WS_FTP available at CNET Download.com. PC users needing a decompression program can get an evaluation copy of WinZip from WinZip's Web site. MAC users needing a decompression program can get an evaluation copy of Stuffit Expander from Aladdin Systems' Web site. CuteFTP is another very good FTP shareware program and is available on the Internet.

For a start, you can use the FTP software that is integrated into your HTML design program you are using. For example, the following popular programs have a Publish feature: Netscape Navigator Gold, HotDog Pro, DeltaPoint's QuickSite, Claris Home Page Maker, Microsoft Publisher 97. Microsoft FrontPage is a special case if the customer has a FrontPage enabled site (Premium Web Site).

It is important to note that most FTP programs integrated with HTML design software will only upload documents for you. If you wish to rename or remove any files from your Web site, you will need either Fetch, WS_FTP, WS_FTP32 or CuteFTP.

Now that I have my FTP program installed, what do I do next?

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