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Just as the thread subject states ... I need a robust FTP client for Panther. Should I go with CuteFTP or Transmit? Drag 'n' drop capability is a must. I'm thinkng of going with CuteFTP cuz they've been playing the ftp client game for a long time and must be good at it by now. On the other hand, Transmit has more experience in the Mac world of things.

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Short answer: if you want a Mac‑native, Finder‑style FTP workflow with rock‑solid drag‑and‑drop, Transmit is the best bet — it was built around Mac metaphors (droplets, Dock‑Send, dual‑pane browsing) and handles FTP/SFTP/WebDAV reliably; try its 7‑day trial and test the exact drag/drop/droplet behavior you rely on. (panic.com)

CuteFTP is a long‑running product from GlobalSCAPE, but it has historically been a Windows‑first tool with separate Mac builds; GlobalSCAPE has offered a Mac SKU in the past, yet the Mac experience and UI polish tend to feel different from a Mac‑native client. If your priority is “feels like Finder,” Transmit (or other Mac‑native clients) usually wins. (sec.gov)

’s suggestion of Vicomsoft is reasonable — Vicomsoft’s FTP Client was a popular Mac‑native option in the Panther era (droplets, BBEdit integration, SFTP/FTPS support and Panther compatibility were highlighted in contemporary coverage). For a classic, lightweight alternative, Fetch is another long‑standing Mac FTP client worth trying. If you want a free modern alternative that still supports drag‑and‑drop plus many cloud protocols, Cyberduck is solid. (macworld.com)

Practical steps: (1) on your machine try Transmit’s trial first — exercise drag→dock, droplets and remote edit; (2) if you need an older Panther‑compatible build, look for contemporary Vicomsoft/Fetch installers (vendor archives) rather than current releases; (3) if cost is a concern or you need cloud protocol support, try Cyberduck. Compatibility matters more than brand: confirm the exact version’s OS requirement before buying. (panic.com)

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Vicomsoft FTP

I really like that piece of software. I've used it since OS 8, and it integrated really nicely into the Finder with its drag-n-drop capability.

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Thanks, I'll give it a go.

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