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Overview

Fetch is a Macintosh program for transferring files over networks, such as the Internet, using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).

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Timeline

September 2005

News

Announcements

Key Decisions

Notable Features

• Added support for transferring files using SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
• Redesigned the file transfer interface to include:
• New toolbar for easy access to common Fetch functions
• Back and Recent folders buttons for easier navigation
• File list that works more like the Finder list view
• Compact status pane at the bottom of transfer window
• Improved the Fetch user experience on Mac OS X
• Reworded error messages to use plain English
• Reorganized menus for clarity
• Added context sensitive help, including help tags and extensive Apple Help book
• Added Automatic Passive Mode Ñ automatic detection of proper connection mode for more reliable transfers through firewalls and NAT devices
• Added support for uploading files as StuffIt X Archives, Zip Archives, Gzip, or Gzipped Tar Archives
• Added support for automatically decoding StuffIt X, Zip, Gzip, Gzipped Tar, and many more formats when downloading
• Added support for resuming uploads of binary file transfers
• Added Bonjour (Rendezvous) support Ñ Fetch will automatically detect and list FTP or SFTP servers available via Bonjour (formerly called Rendezvous)
• Made file transfers faster
• Added a file transfer progress indicator to the Dock icon
• Added a recent connections pop-up menu to the New Connection dialog
• Added automatic checks for updates to Fetch, with easy update downloading
• Added an easier, more powerful interface for setting file types, formats, and transfer options.

System Requirements

To connect to fetch using ftp with gssapi, you must have Kerberos Extras installed. To connect using sftp (Secure File Transfer Protocol), you will be prompted for your kerberos password. See the table below for the appropriate software, which is available at http://web.mit.edu/software/mac.html:

Below are the system requirements to run Fetch 5:

• Apple Mac OS X v10.2.6 (Jaguar) or later, Mac OS X v10.3.3 (Panther) or later, Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger) or later
• 266 MHZ Power PC G3 (or greater)
• 128MB RAM

For the latest IS hardware recommendations, see Recommended PCs and Recommended Macintosh Computers for staff and students.

Testing

Testing is currently underway

Known Issues

 

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Documentation

 

Release Team

fetch-release@mit.edu

Meeting Minutes

Support

If you have a question or need assistance, please contact the Computing Help Desk at computing-help@mit.edu or x3-1101 or visit their web site for more support resources.