The first FTP client application was the FTP Explorer, developed by Alan Chavis in 1996. The application enables you to connect to an FTP server from your computer. It is also a powerful tool to manage files on a network. The program works on both Windows and Mac OS X. Its creator is the founder of FTPx Corp., which makes FTPx the leading provider of FTP clients and servers.
The FTP Explorer displays the current working directory and allows you to browse the contents of the network by dragging and dropping files. You can also view the list of directories on your server. When you double-click a directory, its contents will be displayed in a window on the right side. The software also supports several index file formats. If you want to download a large number of files, you can simply drag the files to the desktop.
When you connect to a server, FTP Explorer automatically downloads the directory information and lists the contents in the background. Depending on the file type, FTP Explorer will attempt to find the server and display the contents of that directory. It uses an intelligent command queue, which speeds up the process of searching and listing files. A successful connection will show you a message stating that the transfer was completed. The application is a convenient way to upload and download files.
