The Fling FTP Client Reviewed

A fling might be seen to others as a short relationship or even a way to angrily hurl an object, but to computer geeks a fling is an FTP client that values simplicity over too many bells and whistles. For those looking for a great FTP program for absolutely free, the Fling FTP client is a very worthy look for the pricing.

Fling FTP software is going to use Windows Explorer rather than an actual FTP program. This makes the overall program faster as a result, and even lets users FTP items on the fly. Since Fling FTP is going to junction with Windows directory, we can even get Fling commands directly by right clicking the mouse- making the process of transferring files painless.

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

It's hard to pass up a free offer, and as most can see, Fling is something that most would even pay for. But thankfully there is indeed a movement being made in the freeware community, and anyone with an Internet connection can get this gem absolutely free. And as we have seen, it doesn't look like support for the application is going away anytime soon!

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