VirgoFTP is a graphical user interface (GUI) for FTP, built on SWT technology and designed for Linux users who switch from Windows. Its interface is similar to CuteFTP.
Today I'll be reviewing VirgoFTP, an FTP GUI based on SWT. If you're a Windows user transitioning to Linux, VirgoFTP provides a CuteFTP-like interface that you may find helpful.
First, let's take a look at some of the key features: VirgoFTP is a "true" Universal FTP Client, meaning it can be installed and run on a variety of platforms such as Linux, Mac OS, and Solaris. Additionally, it allows users to work with multiple FTP sites simultaneously, with each session creating a new tab for easy switching, similar to CuteFTP in the Windows platform. It also supports RFC959 protocol, and has proxy/firewall support, including SOCKS proxy (version 5) and HTTP proxy, with authentication.
In terms of transfer capabilities, VirgoFTP supports multiple transfer threads when transferring directories and resuming interrupted binary transfers. It also offers support for both passive and active modes (PASV and PORT), and FXP support, allowing for automatic transfer management between two standard FTP servers.
To use VirgoFTP, you'll need Sun Java 1.4.x or newer. However, JRE 1.5 (5.0 series) is highly recommended.
As for the latest release, version 1.1.3 includes bug fixes for the message box and encoding issues when marshaling the preference.xml file.
Overall, VirgoFTP is a useful tool for those in need of an FTP client with cross-platform compatibility and multiple transfer capabilities. If you're a former Windows user, you may appreciate its familiar interface.
First, let's take a look at some of the key features: VirgoFTP is a "true" Universal FTP Client, meaning it can be installed and run on a variety of platforms such as Linux, Mac OS, and Solaris. Additionally, it allows users to work with multiple FTP sites simultaneously, with each session creating a new tab for easy switching, similar to CuteFTP in the Windows platform. It also supports RFC959 protocol, and has proxy/firewall support, including SOCKS proxy (version 5) and HTTP proxy, with authentication.
In terms of transfer capabilities, VirgoFTP supports multiple transfer threads when transferring directories and resuming interrupted binary transfers. It also offers support for both passive and active modes (PASV and PORT), and FXP support, allowing for automatic transfer management between two standard FTP servers.
To use VirgoFTP, you'll need Sun Java 1.4.x or newer. However, JRE 1.5 (5.0 series) is highly recommended.
As for the latest release, version 1.1.3 includes bug fixes for the message box and encoding issues when marshaling the preference.xml file.
Overall, VirgoFTP is a useful tool for those in need of an FTP client with cross-platform compatibility and multiple transfer capabilities. If you're a former Windows user, you may appreciate its familiar interface.
What's New
Version 1.3.5.1: N/A