FTP programs

FTP (file transfer protocol) is a method to transfer files between computers, including between your computer and a web server. An FTP program (client) does this for you, looking something like a file manager that you'd use on your own computer to move files around.
Free FTP programs are available for:
Windows CoreFTP FileZilla FTP Commander SmartFTP Fling/Classic FTP Firefox with FTP extension Not free, but my favorite full-featured file manager. Includes FTP and Zip. Total Commander or a dedicated FTP program: WS_FTP Pro	Linux/Unix (Most Linux distros have an FTP program included) GFTP Firefox with FTP extension Google Search for free programs Programs for $	Apple/Mac Cyberduck Fetch Firefox with FTP extension MuCommander (Beta) Not free: Transmit 3
Shown below (in Filezilla and Total Commander) are how a typical (more complicated) site is laid out. A Filezilla tutorial is posted here.
Filezilla Screen
To transfer files, just drag them from one screen to another. If the file is in a sub-folder, you'll have to open the sub-folder on the web server. To copy and/or download files from the web server to your local computer, drag them in the opposite direction.
Total Commander Screen Troubleshooting Links and Pictures