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A Review On Fling: The Easiest FTP Client

One gem of the Internet most don't know about is the Fling FTP client. No, the Fling FTP client isn't at all related to a short termed relationship or even the act of hurling something- it's a revolutionary FTP client that is being released as freeware. This completely free software, as most will see, can even compete with the paid competitors.

Interestingly, Fling isn't going to use a standalone program to to most of the FTP work on a network. In fact, Fling FTP is built into Windows Explorer so that the process of transferring a file or folder is as easy as possible. Indeed, it is as simple as selecting a file with the right mouse click and sending it to its destination- it couldn't be more simple!

The security of fling has been something held of value from the start. Fling makes use of encryption techniques to make passwords used in FTP programs uncrackable. Previously it was possible to "sniff" out networks and to retrieve passwords of those using unencrypted information. But thanks to able-minded developers, this isn't a problem for those who use Fling.

Another aspect of Fling that makes it unique is the fact that it can connect to a local area network, or what is called a LAN, to transfer files. It's hard to say the same about other FTP clients- even the ones that require payment to use! Obviously, Fling is great for system administrators who know what they are doing and what they need to run a stable network.

Support for the Fling client goes all the way back to WIndows 98, and is even supported on the latest version of Windows- Windows Vista. It seems they skipped out the frowned-upon version called Windows ME, but since most people quickly learned this operating system was worthy of an upgrade, it's likely this won't be a problem.

Since the Fling FTP client is going to be for Windows based systems, Windows users can obtain the free software under both ZIP and EXE extensions. If the user doesn't have a ZIP archival tool, they can use the one built into most versions of Windows. Otherwise, they can opt for the straight EXE file- although this will be a larger download as it isn't going to be compressed via ZIP.

In Conclusion

Fling, as we can very well see, has too many benefits to pass up. The most nominal would of course be that it is completely free- and who can pass up a free FTP client? If the required space is met and one is running a Windows system, they are set to download the client and get started immediately.

By: Chris Channing

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