GetIt FTP for Microsoft Pocket PC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General Questions

  1. What happened to CedeFTP?
  2. Does GetIt FTP work with XYZ company's FTP server?
  3. What functionality is included in the trial version of GetIt FTP?
  4. Can I upgrade to GetIt FTP?
  5. Does GetIt FTP run in the background?

Setup

  1. Can I use a storage card?

Security

  1. How strong is the SSL/TLS encryption in ShareIt FTP Pro?
  2. Where can I get a certificate for GetIt FTP?

Protocol

  1. What is the difference between active and passive FTP connections?

File Transfer

  1. Why does my text file contain extra/missing spaces?
  2. Does GetIt FTP convert LF to CRLF in ASCII mode?

What happened to CedeFTP?

We have renamed CedeFTP to GetIt FTP for marketing reasons:

  1. Many users did not appreciate the product name (which translates to 'Quickly' FTP).
  2. We have dropped MIPS and SH3 support. These devices do not have the resources or speed to run SSL/TLS to our satisfaction.
  3. GetIt FTP has a security focus.

CedeFTP is still available (at a reduced price) for users who need plain text FTP access.

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Does GetIt FTP work with XYZ company's FTP server?

Yes. GetIt FTP supports plain text, explicit SSL/TLS (using the AUTH command) and implicit SSL/TLS. In addition, the software can be configured with a client certificate.

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What functionality is included in the trial version of GetIt FTP?

The trial version of GetIt FTP does not include the command line, mirror or address book functionality. There is no time limitation, but it will 'nag' you between FTP operations.

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Can I upgrade to GetIt FTP?

Yes. If you are a registered user of CedeFTP, you can contact sales@nsctech.com for upgrade information.

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Does GetIt FTP run in the background?

Yes, you can send GetIt FTP to the background (File > Hide Window) during transfer operations.

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Can I use a storage?

Yes, you can navigate to it in the Local view.

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How strong is the SSL/TLS encryption in GetIt FTP?

TLS uses the same cryptographic methods as SSL (40 and 128 bits) but supports stronger algorithms (168-bit 3DES).

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Where can I get a certificate for GetIt FTP?

From your FTP site Administrator; or you can buy a certificate from a Certificate Authority (or CA) like Verisign.

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What is the difference between active and passive FTP connections?

Both the FTP client and server processes should be capable of active and passive connections. When a process is in passive mode, it will "listen" (accept incoming connections) on a data port. The active process will then "connect" (outgoing) to that port and the transfer will start. The FTP request command determines the direction of the connection. For example, PASV requires the client to connect to the server and the PORT command involves the server connecting to the client.

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Why does my text file contain extra/missing spaces?

All operating systems do not store text files in the same manner. For example, UNIX represents the end of a line with a single linefeed (LF). The Windows standard is carriage return linefeed (CRLF). At some point, the file has been transferred incorrectly (as BINARY, or a mix of BINARY and ASCII) and your application is unable to view the text file correctly.

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Does GetIt FTP convert LF to CRLF in ASCII mode?

No.

NOTE: Most FTP servers do not support this functionality because of the extra processing involved or their design is open to DoS attacks.

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