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FTP Client Recommendations?

Doug Moreen asks: " I'm a Linux user who is trying to stop using Windows forever. The sole reason I'm using Windows is for the ftp program I'm using, GoZilla, which is really useful for downloading new distributions. What I'm looking for is a Linux ftp program that does the following; download resume, search for other-faster download sites with less latency, and auto-reconnect if disconnected. The reason I need this is due to the crummy phone lines where I live. Yeah I know about the newer broadband methods ISPs are now offering, however, most of these services are either are flaky, or not available in my area. I do have a dedicated phone line that I don't mind being connected to the Internet. I also don't mind having the download taking a couple of days. So guys, what should I use? What is the URL for this program? Help me to kill windows forever!"

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  1. Try these by drix · · Score: 2

    There are two that I know of that try to emulate those features of their Windows counterpart:

    Getleft - Three guesses as to what software their modeling after :)

    DPS-FTP - DPS-FTP is an FTP client whose interface is loosely based on that of Bulletproof FTP. It has a transfer queue which allows multiple files from multiple directories on multiple sites to be uploaded and downloaded, in any order, and can automatically resume partially transferred files, among other features.

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    I think there is a world market for maybe five personal web logs.
  2. Try Downloader for X by NINJacob · · Score: 2

    from Freshmeat.net:

    Downloader for X is a tool for downloading files from the Internet via both HTTP and FTP with a powerful but userfriendly interface. It supports reconnecting and resuming on connection timeouts, has a download queue for multiple files, support for simultaneous downloads, and many other features for powerful downloading

    I've used it and I like it. It's a lot like GetRight and Gozilla. link.