i can't open ftp url's in safari

safari can't open ftp:// url's such as ...

ftp://www.apcmedia.com:21/salestools/STRH-6D5PA3R0EN.pdf

i've tried with and without "use passive ftp mode" in network settings / proxies. i always get ...

Safari can’t open the page “ ftp://www.apcmedia.com:21/salestools/STRH-6D5PA3R0EN.pdf” because it could not load any data from this location.

I have to use IE in vpc then transfer the pdf back to mac os x. what a pain !

Mitch

Posted on Nov 6, 2005 8:05 AM

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Nov 6, 2005 8:14 AM in response to Mitch Murphy

Hi Mitch,

The download doesn't work for me either. I'm not sure what the problem is but send feedback to the Safari team via Safari menu -> Report Bugs to Apple...

I have to use IE in vpc then transfer the pdf back to mac os x. what a pain !


You could use another browser on the Mac instead, such as Camino. That downloaded the file without any problems.

Dec 8, 2005 1:41 AM in response to Mitch Murphy

This is not 100% related, but worth mentioning. After initial authentication, FTP client used by Safari issues CWD command to the parent directory of the file. If the CWD is disabled by targeted FTP server settings, or access privileges to requested folder are not sufficient, unsuccessful CWD request is a result, and any further communication is terminated, thus failed download. IMO, this is wrong behaviour and prevents the retrieval of even properly setup resource.

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