Transmit (FTP client)

Infobox Software
name = Transmit



caption = Transmit 3
developer = Panic
latest_release_version = 3.6.6
latest_release_date = release_date|2008|04|21
operating_system = Mac OS X, Mac OS Classic (Discontinued)
genre = FTP client
license = Proprietary
website = http://www.panic.com/transmit/

Transmit is an FTP client for Mac OS X and Mac OS Classic (which is unsupported). Developed by Panic, Transmit is shareware - after a 15 day trial period, some features of the product are disabled until it has been purchased.

The current version, Transmit 3, includes a number of new features, like uploading using a Dashboard widget or the dock, support for .Mac and iDisk/WebDAV, Spotlight and Automator plugins and more.

Transmit was also made for Mac OS Classic, but it has been discontinued and made freeware.

Features

Transmit has a number of unique features, many of which take advantage of new technologies Apple has introduced in OS X 10.4. Some of them include:
*Smart folder support
*Spotlight integration
*Automator actions
*Dashboard widget
*.Mac Sync
*Droplets
*Amazon S3 Support

Awards

Transmit is the recipient of a number of awards, including:
*Apple Design Award, 2005
*Macworld Best of Show, 2005
*MacMinute Showtime Award, 2005

See also

*Comparison of FTP client software

References

Further reading

* [http://pixelspread.com/blog/59/transmit-vs-cyberduck Transmit vs. Cyberduck] A comparison of Transmit to the free Cyberduck FTP Client
* [http://rixstep.com/4/2/transmit262,02.shtml He Thinks of Everything] He Thinks of Everything

External links

* [http://www.panic.com/transmit/ Transmit]
* [http://www.panic.com/extras/ Transmit for Mac OS Classic]