Core FTP LE 2.1 build 1568

Publisher's description of Core FTP LE

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This fast and free FTP client with SFTP/SSH, SSL/TLS, and HTTP/HTTPS support, browser integration, FTP/HTTP/SOCKS proxy, drag and drop, a site manager, a session manager, a queue manager, custom screens, bandwidth control, caching, auto-transfer, retry/resume, auto-reconnect options, auto S/key, remote file-searching, advanced directory listings, start/stop/resume of transfers, chmod, and many other features. Core FTP LE is now free for business, personal and educational use.

Version 2.1 build 1568 fixes SSH/SFTP format issues with legacy servers, adds filename checking/sanitizing, and fixes some logging filename issues.

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Editor's review of Core FTP LE

Core FTP Lite is a top-notch freeware FTP client, with a wide, uncluttered layout to keep things organized. Easy to use and lacking only the most advanced of features, like multisite connections, Core FTP is a must-have.

Major functions such as Site Manager for maintaining connection information, Quick Reconnect, and mode switching are given big buttons on the toolbar. When you're connected to a site, though, the file-management pane also replicates buttons for most of these functions so you don't have to mouse very far to use the tool you need. The client supports all essential FTP functions, including multiple transfers, secure protocols, configurable ASCII uploading for specified file types, browser integration, and more.

There are few downsides to using this app. There's no scheduler. Some users have noted past stability issues, both in general and when conducting large transfers, but it seems that many older bugs have been worked out. We noticed no problems during our tests and strongly recommend Core FTP Lite.

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  Core FTP LE

  very good, but some flaws

  by: weirdwallee on 22-Jun-2008 04:39:08 AM

  Pros: basically does the job

  Cons: there were some files I absolutely had to upload in ascii. I clicked ascii only, and it uploaded in binary anyway. I know binary is the way most ftp clients go, but sometimes a file needs to go up in ascii

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  Core FTP LE

  quick and easy to setup and get started

  by: Rjsphoto on 31-May-2008 09:44:12 PM

  Pros: I have used other ftp programs and find this one does what I need and looks like it will be even better as I get to use it more often.

  Cons: The tiny symbols will take a few uses to get what they do without having to hover to see what they do.

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  Core FTP LE

  Excellent free tool

  by: jeanaudmusic on 03-Jun-2008 03:31:04 AM

  Pros: It does what it says it will do, and it is free (our company is buying the registered version to show support for the developer).

  Cons: The online help is mediocre, but the program is simple to use.

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