ForkLift for Mac

User Reviews

• Fast and Beautiful

  CalebGroveJanuary 31, 2013

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  Great interface Easy to use Accurate "time remaining" clock.

  Cons

  Not as solid as Yummy FTP.

  Summary

  Forklift has become my go-to FTP client for almost everything. It's fast, easy, and beautiful. The shortcuts in the sidebar are a lifesaver. The only reason why I hang on to Yummy FTP is for syncing the server to a local folder (for Time Machine backup-ability), as Forklift is more prone to have errors which pause the entire transfer. This can be problematic when it's running at 3:00 am! However, as I said, Forklift has become my default client for all my FTP needs! Great job developers!

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• Really fast, flexible

  pkeedyOctober 15, 2011

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  Fast transfers, allows deleting of AppleTV ver.1 files on ATV. Logical layout so easy to use.

  Cons

  None for me.

  Summary

  I upgraded from FileZilla and couldn't believe the speed difference going from my iMac to my AppleTV. Really easy to delete files on the ATV.

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• Very good software

  migueldpzMay 17, 2010

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Once you're accustomed to the dual-pane approach it's very intuitive and works flawlessly, even this beta version. Fantastic for using it with iPhones/touches.

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• Great software.

  OldMacDonaldMarch 29, 2010

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Works very well for me. Love the dual-pane view for local vs remote.

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• Great Support!

  JRietzNovember 28, 2008

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />My task for the day(s) was to transfer about 6 GB of websites from one host to a new host. I dreaded the thought since my cable is slow uploading. I've actually owned ForkLift for a while, but had not used it until this task remembering it could be logged into two ftp sites at the same time within the split window. It is unfortunate that neither host supports the FXP protocol... I did have some problems and was unable to tell if it was one of the hosts or my cable, which throttles uploads. Somewhere along the line FL did start crashing pretty far into a large transfer and I was having a dickens of a time managing which folders got updated and which didn't (the Sync Browsing really helped). I sent in a bug report and included the crash log file. I was really surprised when someone wanted to iChat with me - someone I didn't know. Within a few lines I found it was Mudi from BinaryNights! Mudi provided a lot of suggestions and got me going - I was using a G4 and they had not fully tested the new version with one. The next day, Mudi contacted me again and said they found the bug after they setup a G4 and tested it themselves. I'm an old Fetch guy, but I've switched to ForkLift as my primary ftp application, not only the unique features (today and for the future), but for the support. Thanks! Jim

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• Just love this app

  theJohnYOctober 31, 2008

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This new beta is fantastic. The UI changed radically, is more streamlined, with a new tab implementation and added keyboard controls I've been hoping for. It just puts all my workflow together into a nice package. The only thing that I'm missing from it is folder synchronization, though the developers have been promising that for a while. It would be great if I didn't have to start Transmit for synching anymore. It might not be the cheapest software, but it's a sturdy peace of programming well worth its price. Ah yes, and it beats every other FTP client I've tried in terms of speed.

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• And this update is no different.

  chieftedusApril 26, 2008

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Although this works great on my MacBook Pro I am still having problems with it on my iMac G5. Specifically getting it to log into my iDisk. I have had to revert back to 1.2 to use this on my iMac. It keeps giving me a challenge and response error even though I am 100 percent positive I am using the correct password. Yes this is the problem, version 1.5 works fine on the MBP, never connects to iDisk on the iMac.

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• great software honest developer

  frodo5641March 16, 2008

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I just installed Fork lift 1.5 and tried my MacPromo Serial number which I purchased in December and voila it works. It's great to see developer who do not try to rip their customers of and releases version on MacPromo whci need further money to pay for the next update which is imminent. The application itself I great 2 though haven't tried the FTP feature yet.

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• Nice piece of work

  gborosMarch 27, 2007

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Very fast and realy MAC like (you can choose commander like keyboard layout). I don't need a file manager but I use it as an FTP/SCP client. I'm looking forward to the final release.

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