I agree, James, and I also empathize when someone has not yet learned these distinctions. Wayne, to upload files to your Web site you'll need some sort of ftp (file transfer protocol) capability. If you are using a Web design tool such as Dreamweaver or a content manager such as Joomla, then this capability is built-in. If you are not, or if you cannot figure out how to use that feature, then you can also download a freestanding ftp program to your computer. Since we don't know your operating system, I'll suggest FileZilla, downloads available at http://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client. This program is open source, therefore free, and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, UNIX, possibly more. There are also free ftp programs for specific platforms, and FileZilla does have a few limitations. On the PC/Windows, I prefer SmartFTP, available at www.smartftp.com. This product is free for personal use, and it allows you to open multiple remote windows concurrently in tabs., create new folders with ease, etc. (Each remote window would be, for instance, a connection to a different server/hosting site.) Regardless of which approach or program you use, you'll need to login to your site using the userID and password. Also, you'll need to know some or all of: - Host: typically www.yourdomain.ext (where "ext" = com, org, etc.) - Port: 21 is the standard, generally accepted ftp port - ftp type, choose "normal". - Login type, choose "username and password". - Active/passive, choose passive and don't worry about configuring active mode (offered in FileZilla). In most cases, these are the default settings and all you need to enter are the host (domain), userID, and password. As with most things, you can do more, but hopefully this gets you started. Hope this helps a bit! Elchanan _____
From: James Knott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 4:36 AM To: [email protected]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [users] ftp upload software what do I use Wayne Vogeler wrote: What software do I use to upload files to my web site? Thanks, Wayne I don't know why you're asking this question on an OpenOffice mail list, as it has nothing to do with it. However, most operating systems include ftp or brower software, which can be used to upload files to a web site.
