Thread: best ftp software for linux?

just decided to wipe my computer and install ubuntu and i was wondering what was the best way to transfer my files from my seedbox to my computer? a user on here has a tutorial on lftp and if thats the best one i will use it but i am hoping for some other opinions from linux users. thanks!

if your seedbox has ssh access, use rsync instead.

Originally Posted by nivlac

just decided to wipe my computer and install ubuntu and i was wondering what was the best way to transfer my files from my seedbox to my computer? a user on here has a tutorial on lftp and if thats the best one i will use it but i am hoping for some other opinions from linux users. thanks!

Originally Posted by securecrt

if your seedbox has ssh access, use rsync instead.

interesting. just read a little bit about it. mind giving me a quick run down on how to install and set it up?? :D

How to use rsync for transferring files under Linux or UNIX

You do not need any additional software to access through FTP under Ubuntu, it is already included. Go to Network Connections folder, add a data for making a connection to a seedbox and connect. Then save it as a shortcut on the desktop. Well, for me it is the best way because it is the easyest way.

If I want a graphical interface, because I'm transferring lots of files, I use Filezilla (you can just google it). If I only want to transfer a single file I use lftp on the command line, because you can do "pget -n10 file.mkv" which does a multisegment transfer. Most other Linux FTP clients don't support this, but it will allow you to max out your link and download the file as fast as your home connection supports.

FileZilla - FileZilla - FTP Client Software*|*Ubuntu Geek

me three for filezilla. The big advantage being that it maxes out your connection by using multithreading, which is explained nicely here

hmm i tried filezilla but for some reason it wont let me transfer files. it lets me connect and see all my files but when i attempt to dowload a file it won't let me. :(

i guess the standard 'connect to server' on ubuntu will have to suffice..