What is FTP? File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is one way to download cool files off of the internet. It is also what you will use to move your files from your PC to your new website. This  is known as upload. More on this later.  Some of the most popular FTP applications are listed below, together with some information about how and when to use FTP. The  Software Macintosh Anarchie This easy to use software comes with a collection of bookmarks that point to many MAC FTP sites. Fetch Fetch is another popular MAC FTP application which allows you to retrieve files with ease, and also comes with a set of bookmarks for useful MAC FTP sites. Suffit Expander If you do not  have it already, this is a must have for dealing with most files you will retrieve. It will decompress/decode files that you get using any internet  application. Windows CuteFTP A stand-alone FTP client with many options and features. Cute FTP is one of the most popluar FTP applications used today and is availabel for all versions of Windows. WS-FTP Another stand-alone FTP client with most of the same features as CuteFTP and just as popular. WinZip A must have for  anyone using Windows and working with internet files.  WinZip will compress and uncompress (zip and unzip) files for easier and shorter downloads/uploads. Guides for FTP Using a Windows FTP Program -- WS FTP An easy lesson in the art of using FTP.  Learn to download and upload files, anonymous FTP, and how to connect to your home directory. Much more. A very good read. Multimedia File Formats on the Internet This is an axcellent and quite extensive beginners guide.  It covers the concepts of downloading files, ways to use the files and different software available. Anonymous FTP FAQ The Anonymous FTP FAQ and its companion list of FTP sites is maintained by Perry Rovers - a  pioneer in the world of FTP. Common Internet File Formats Eric Perlman offers a quick reference table of filename extensions and explains what each is, and has included links to software that deals with each extension. Search for Software -  Shareware and Freeware Shareware.com Search for shareware, browse the most popular files, locate downloading tips and tools, and much, much more! Download.com Another shareware warehouse from c|net. TUCOWS The Ultimate Collection of Winsock Software. Shareware is arranged by topic. The Consummate Winsock App List Winner of the Best on the Net 1995, this well organized site includes links and reviews of Winsock applications. Everything You Need to Surf the Net This site is dedicated to keeping you from spending your hard earned money on inferior software.