i can't open ftp url's in safari

Change the first ftp (the one before the colon) to http and it will work fine. Or, you can delete the file name from the end of the url and it will connect to the ftp server and give you a window showing the file. You can then drag the file to the desktop and it will download.

Or, you can use Firefox.

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.

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.

Thanks, Ken, for your straightforward solution. Much more simple than using Fetch or Cyberduck. Why Apple doesn't include your hint in the Safari help pages is beyond comprehension.

Intel Core Duo Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Same here. However, I was able to view the file by using the following:

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

You should submit this as a bug via http://bugreporter.apple.com

(You'll need to sign up for the free Apple Developer Connection account first)

just to confuse matters,,,,

safari 2.0.3 on 10.4.4 opens the pdf perfectly on my imac G5, with pasv enabled. - just by clicking the link in the original post.