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JFTP
The Universal FTP Client

Installation Guide

This manual contains the instructions to install JFTP on various supported platforms. Please read this manual carefully before installing JFTP. If you have trouble with installing or have any questions, please contact the support team at support@jMethods.com.

From the list below, choose the installation procedure that best suits your environment.

Platform-neutral Installation

The instructions given in this section are applicable only if you have downloaded the platform-neutral installer. Make sure that the name of the file you have downloaded is jftp_4_1_java.zip.

If you are planning to install JFTP on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux or Solaris, consider downloading a platform specific installer and follow the installation procedure for that specific platform. If you are planning to install JFTP to a platform other than the above mentioned or of you would like to go the hard way, please read-on.

To complete the installation:

  • Unzip the downloaded zip file, jftp_4_1_java.zip, to a directory of your choice. for e.g. /jftp. This completes the installation!!
  • After installing, to launch JFTP:
    • open a shell and change the directory to JFTP's installation directory, for e.g. cd /jftp
    • Run the main class using the command below:
      java -jar lib/jftp.jar
    • Alternatively, you can run jftp.bat (on Windows) or jftp.sh (On Linux, Solaris or Unix like platforms) to lauch JFTP.

Windows Installation

The instructions given in this section are applicable only if you are planning to install JFTP on to a Windows (Vista, XP, 2003, 2000, NT and 98) system and have downloaded one of the the Windows specific installer. Make sure that the name of the file you have downloaded is jftp_4_1_windows_with_jre.exe or jftp_4_1_windows.exe.

If you have downloaded the Windows installer that does not include a JRE (Java Runtime Environment), i.e. jftp_4_1_windows.exe, make sure to install JRE version 1.4.0 or higher. You can download the latest JRE from http://www.java.com or http://java.sun.com.

To complete the installation, follow the steps given below:

  • After downloading jftp_4_1_windows_with_jre.exe or jftp_4_1_windows.exe, double click on the file to launch the installer
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation

Mac OS X Installation

The instructions given in this section are applicable only if you are planning to install JFTP on to a Mac OS X system and have downloaded one of the the Mac OS X specific installer. Make sure that the name of the file you have downloaded is jftp_4_1_macos.dmg.

You must have JRE 1.4.0 or higher installed on your system in order to run JFTP. You can download/upgrade the JRE from http://www.apple.com.

To complete the installation, follow the steps given below:

  • After the download finishes, the downloaded disk image will be monuted.
  • Double click on JFTP Installer, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • To launch the application double click on the file JFTP located in the installation folder.
  • Optionally, you may want to create an Alias to the launcher file (JFTP) on your Desktop for easy access

Linux Installation

The instructions given in this section are applicable only if you are planning to install JFTP on to a Linux system and have downloaded one of the the Linux specific installer. Make sure that the name of the file you have downloaded is jftp_4_1_linux_with_jre.bin or jftp_4_1_generic_unix.bin.

If you have downloaded the Linux installer that does not include a JRE (Java Runtime Environment), i.e. jftp_4_1_generic_unix.bin, make sure to install JRE version 1.4.0 or higher. You can download the latest JRE from http://www.java.com or http://java.sun.com.

To complete the installation, follow the steps given below:

  • After downloading jftp_4_1_linux_with_jre.bin or jftp_4_1_generic_unix.bin, double click on the downloaded file to launch the installer.
  • Alternatively, open a shell and change the working directory (cd) to the directory where you have downloaded the installer. At the prompt, type: sh ./jftp_4_1_linux_with_jre.bin or sh ./jftp_4_1_generic_unix.bin to launch the installer.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Solaris Installation

The instructions given in this section are applicable only if you are planning to install JFTP on to a Solaris system and have downloaded one of the the Solaris specific installer. Make sure that the name of the file you have downloaded is jftp_4_1_solaris_sparc_with_jre.bin or jftp_4_1_generic_unix.bin.

If you have downloaded the Solaris installer that does not include a JRE (Java Runtime Environment), i.e. jftp_4_1_generic_unix.bin, make sure to install JRE version 1.4.0 or higher. You can download the latest JRE from http://www.java.com or http://java.sun.com.

To complete the installation, follow the steps given below:

  • After downloading jftp_4_1_solaris_sparc_with_jre.bin or jftp_4_1_generic_unix.bin, double click on the downloaded file to launch the installer.
  • Alternatively, open a shell and change the working directory (cd) to the directory where you have downloaded the installer. At the prompt, type: sh ./jftp_4_1_solaris_sparc_with_jre.bin or sh ./jftp_4_1_generic_unix.bin to launch the installer.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

OS/2 Installation

The instructions given in this section are applicable only if you are planning to install JFTP on to a OS/2 system and have downloaded the platform-neutral installer. Make sure that the name of the file you have downloaded is jftp_4_1_java.zip.

To complete the installation:

  • Unzip the downloaded zip file, jftp_4_1_java.zip, to a directory of your choice. for e.g. /jftp.
  • Execute the command named instos2.cmd located in the installation directory to create program shortcuts on your desk top. If you encounter problems running the command, please follow the instructions given in the platfom-neutral installation to launch JFTP manually.