Thanks for that Esther, I will definitely check out these recommendations. I only want something really simple in terms of ftp, so this might be the go.
Thanks again Paula On 18/12/2011, at 3:32 PM, Esther wrote: > Hi Paula, > > I agree that Transmit is worth it, but if you want a free FTP client that is > accessible, a number of people use Cyberduck. I'll point you to the download > link at the MacUpdate site, since the version at the Mac App store cost > $23.99: > http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/8392/cyberduck > It's also possible to just use the Terminal app, and type in command line > instructions to perform FTP and SFTP operations, but you probably won't want > to do that. > > Incidentally, an alternative accessible and free thesaurus software > application for Mac OS X that you can use is Nisus Thesaurus: > http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nisus-thesaurus/id471448642?mt=12 > > This is from the developers of Nisus Writer Pro, an accessible word > processor. To use this software, highlight the word that you want to look > up, e.g., by holding down the Shift key when you are positioned at the start > of a word and then pressing Option+right arrow to select the word. Then > either use the shortcut to look up the word in Nisus Thesaurus, which is > Command+<, or else navigate to the app on the menu bar with Control+F2 or > VO-M, arrow right to the application menu, then arrow down and press "s" to > go to the Services option. Right arrow to the Services submenu and navigate > to "Look up selection in Thesaurus", which will be listed with the shortcut > assignment of Command+<. Either press return to bring up the Thesaurus > window for the highlighted word, or use the Command+< shortcut. You can > press escape to dismiss the Thesaurus window. The shortcut or the service > menu entry for "Look up selection in Thesaurus" will not show up unless you > have first selected a wo > rd. This works in all the regular applications such as TextEdit, Mail, etc. > > Welcome to the list. > > HTH. Cheers, > > Esther > > On Dec 17, 2011, at 17:26, Paula Hobley wrote: > >> I had a look at transmit. All I want 2 be able to do is get some material >> off an ftp site. It's probably a little too expensive for the small amount >> that I need to be able to do with it. >> >> Thanks for the suggestion though. >> >> Take care >> >> Paula >> >> On 18/12/2011, at 2:20 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: >> >>> I also use transmit and it's very well worth the price. I can't wait until >>> the next major release when ever that is. and the dev is wonderful as well. >>> On Dec 17, 2011, at 7:18 PM, Paula Hobley wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks Karen >>>> >>>> I will do this. >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> >>>> Paula >>>> On 18/12/2011, at 1:04 PM, 1smart...@cox.net wrote: >>>> >>>>> Try Transmit. Very easy to use. >>>>> >>>>> Karen >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paula Hobley" >>>>> <paula.hob...@bigpond.com> >>>>> To: "'Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility'" <mac-access@mac-access.net> >>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 6:37 PM >>>>> Subject: accessible FTP client >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi there >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I am looking for an accessible FTP client. I have tried Yummy FTP but I >>>>>> find it hard to use. Does anybody have any suggestions? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for your help. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Paula >>>>>> >>>>>> > > <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> > > To reply to this post, please address your message to > mac-access@mac-access.net > > You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at > either the list's own dedicated web archive: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> > or at the public Mail Archive: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/>. > Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml> > > The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and > worm-free! > > Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting > the list website at: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> or at the public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/>. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free! Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>