• What is Duftp?
• Why should I use DUftp?
• Distribution Policy

DUftp is a GEM based FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program for use with MiNT and the MiNT-net networking drivers. You can use DUftp under MultiTOS, or just under plain GEM, as it uses non of the MultiTOS AES extensions. You can use DUftp to fetch files from any FTP server on the Internet (or any other TCP/IP based network).

This was inspired by Rapid Filer on the PC, which provides a very simple way of transferring files (although Rapid filer does a lot more than DUftp, as it's very like Kobold in the way it speeds up disc access).

Why should I use DUftp?

Well, the standard FTP for MiNT-net is a text based Unix port, and although it works well, it looks a bit naff. DUftp is loads easier to use. As well as the just transferring files you get the following extra's:

Web-browser style bookmarks for fast access to your fave sites.

Automatic logins.

Full GEM interface.

Runs under MultiTOS or plain GEM.

Drag & drop style interface (with AV_PROTOCOL support).

Multiple connections at the same time (under MultiTOS).

Abuse from unix fans for being a pussy and wimping it.

Fast, reliable transfers (code based on the BSD Unix ftp).

Envy from PC users who have to pay for this sort of thing.

AES 4.1 iconify support.

No command lines to fart around with.

Only uses 200K when running.

Context sensitive help.

Distribution Policy

Spread it far and wide - DUftp is advert-ware. It's intended to prove that GEM+MiNT can support easy to use networking software, and in particular, that Data Uncertain can provide that software.

If you want good Internet access on your atari, then come to Data Uncertain....

I've included sources with this release, but there's no need to keep them with the executable, they're only there in case anyone wants to play.....(check out the Download bay for the files).

Of course, I'd love folks to send me money, but don't feel obliged to for this program - postcards would be nice though.

One point - I don't want to see folks making money from this program (unless they give me a cut, in which case it's quite alright).