Using FETCH
Fetch is free to educational
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Using FETCH to Transfer Files
FETCH is the program used to perform file
transfers from your computer to another remote computer or
from a remote computer to your computer on the Macintosh
platform.
1. Connect to the Server
You will need to get
the host, user id, password and directory from the
server's admistrator.
2. Browse the Remote Folder
You can open folders until you find the exact
folder you wish to put your files. In this example, we
are opening the web-based folder.
3. Locate your Folder
Inside the web-based folder (title listed below)
are other folders.
4. Open your Folder
Again, you can open folder after folder until
you find the exact folder you are looking for.
5. Select the "Put Folders and Files" menu option from
FETCH
If you wish to get files from the server and
move them to your computer,
Select the "Get Directories and Files" menu from FETCH
7. You will get a pop-up menu with a directory of your
computer. Find and Highlight the folder you wish to
transfer information into.
8. Click the "Add" Button (you can continue to add
files and folders until all your folders have been
selected.
9. Click the "Done" Button
10. Select the Formats for Uploaded Files
11. Click the "OK" button
After you move your files into YOUR directory, the web
page will be available immediately.
A word about security ...
Do not give your username and password to
anyone. They will then have complete and free access
to your files!
