ALFTP
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ALFTP is an FTP client and personal FTP server utility from ESTsoft for Microsoft Windows. It is part of ESTsoft's ALTools product family.
| ALFTP | |
|---|---|
| Developer | ESTsoft Corp. |
| Stable release | 5.31
/ February 1, 2012 |
| Preview release | Non [±] |
| Operating system | XP, Vista, 7, 8 |
| Available in | English, Korean |
| Type | FTP client/server |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.altools.com |
While it has been available in Korean since 2000[1][2] as freeware[1][3] (commercialized in 2002 for government and corporate use[4][5][6][7]), it was first made available in English in 2004, and has since been made available in over ten languages.[8] Translations for ALFTP are provided by members of the ALTools user community.[9][10]
The software received positive reviews in South Korea for its simplicity, and for having a Korean language interface.[1][3][11][12]
Personal FTP Server
The FTP server is intended for personal use by non-technical users. Its single-user interface, permissions, and user connection limit of 5 precludes ALFTP from being used in large sites.
ALTools Eggheads
The AL part in ALFTP is a transliteration from the Korean, '알FTP', which directly translates as EggFTP. Other ALTools feature similar egghead cartoon characters as mascots for each program.
License change
As of December 1, 2008, ALFTP is no longer freeware and requires a commercial licence for all uses. Copies downloaded before December 1, 2008 are not affected by this new requirement. As of August 22, 2012, ALFTP has been released for free use.