Editing FileZilla FTP Client

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'''FileZilla 3 ''' is the next generation (S)FTP-client from the FileZilla project. It is platform independent and supports operating systems like Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, *BSD and Mac OS X.

== Features ==

* Easy to use
* Supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS) and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
* Cross-platform. Runs on Windows, Linux, *BSD, OSX and more
* Available in many languages
* Supports resume and transfer of large files >4GB
* Powerful Site Manager and transfer queue
* Drag & drop support
* Configurable Speed limits
* Filename filters
* Network configuration wizard
* The ability to use Notepad or any other program to edit a file online (the real action behind the scenes: downloading it to a temporary place and re-uploading it upon saving)

== More information ==
- You can follow the development in the [http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=64 FileZilla 3 development diary]. There's also a detailed technical [http://filezilla-project.org/changelog.php changelog] available.

- Learn how to [[Compiling_FileZilla_3_under_Windows | compile FileZilla 3 under Windows]] (for developers)
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== Changelog ==

=== FileZilla 3.0.3-rc1 (2007-10-31) ===

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Automatic server timezone detection. Custom offset in the Site Manager may need to be adjusted. FTP only.
* Option to preserve file timestamps on downloads (all protocols)
* Option to preserve file timestamps on uploads on FTP servers supporting the MFMT command
* Add transfer type (ascii/binary/auto) selection to transfer menu

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Shorten very long filenames on file exists dialog
* Attempt at working around broken routers and firewalls disconnecting the control connection of the transfer session on transfers
* Deleting directories containing lots of files should be faster now
* Disallow settings/site import from files located in the settings storage directory
* Fix nullpointer dereference on non-UTF8 enabled SFTP servers
* *nix: Fix button height inconsistencies on dialogs with certain artwork (e.g. Ubuntu 7.10)


=== FileZilla 3.0.2.1 (2007-10-17) ===

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Fix issue with message log not working properly


=== FileZilla 3.0.2 (2007-10-17) ===

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* MSW: Added /user=all and /user=current options to installer
* Experimental support for z/VM servers

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Fix typo in option handling code. Due to this, settings for date/time formatting have been reset.
* Fix performance problem if FileZilla gets started with message log hidden
* Work around possible race conditions in SFTP input thread leading to crashes
* MSW: Fix issue with installer where reboot after uninstalling previous version disrupted installation. Fix will only work if uninstalling 3.0.2 or greater.
* OSX: Use new icon


=== FileZilla 3.0.2-rc1 (2007-10-10) ===

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Remote file viewing / editing
* Display current server in window title

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Don't remember incorrect password on SFTP connections with ASK logontype
* MSW: Fix drag&drop to explorer in case of case-mismatch between requested and reported path.
* *nix: Fix Makefiles so SFTP properly supports files > 2GB
* Ascii filetype setting for extensionless files and dotfiles had negated effect
* Fix error message if using multiple running instances save the settings at the same time
* Fix parsing of very new files in directory listings if server is in a timezone ahead of the client
* Fix range of timezone offset setting
* Fix problems with remote path combobox if reconnecting after a disconnect
* Display confirmation dialog if deleting file from remote directory tree context menu
* Refresh remote directory listing after refreshing a single file
* On very first startup, center FileZilla on screen


=== FileZilla 3.0.1 (2007-09-19) ===

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Fix parsing of settings or site XML data containing double, leading or trailing whitespace.
* MSW: Work around flaw in the combo box implementation used by the view headers


=== FileZilla 3.0.1-rc1 (2007-09-15) ===

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Settings to configure size, date and time formatting
* Message log and queue visibility will be remembered
* Custom action to perform after queue completion
* Add some confirmation dialogs

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* MSW: Fix file truncation if using speed limits
* MSW: Fix slow startup on systems with floppy drives, disconnected network drivers and so on triggered by design flaw in Windows.
* Fix misplaced settings dialog
* Fix problems with remembering pane size
* Properly refresh local directory if downloading into newly created subdirectories
* Fix issues with language set to Japanese


=== FileZilla 3.0.0 (2007-09-08) ===

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* New application icon

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Fix support for servers sending directory listing in yet another exotic format
* Fix prefix search in list controls on wxGTK
* Work around problem with wxSpinCtrl in site manager on wxGTK
* Fix assertion on wxGTK if listing extensionless files


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-rc3 (2007-08-31) ===

<u><b>Fixed vulnerabilities:</b></u>
* Fix buffer overflow if directory lisiting filters were enabled, causing FileZilla to crash.

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Backspace key can be used to goes to parent directory in file lists

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Fix file selection by entering filename prefix
* Restore correct window size if FileZilla gets closed while minimized
* Disable "Create directory" entry in remote filelist context menu while disconnected
* Improve compatibility with SFTP servers using exotic listing formats
* MSW: Fix locales not working
* *nix: Fix queue scrolling


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-rc2 (2007-08-26) ===

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Remember Window size and position
* Remember sort column and order of file lists
* Additional icon set by Brian Lukis
* Added .desktop file on *nix systems
* If server is crippled and doesn't allow more than one connection (based on Sitemanager preference), primary browsing connection can be used by the transfer queue

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Fix SSL transfers hanging if using speed limits
* Compile fixes and compatibility improvements for various platforms
* The usual assortment of small bugfixes, see changelog for details


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-rc1 (2007-08-11) ===

<u><b>Fixed vulnerabilities:</b></u>
* Fix remotely triggered memory corruption if connection gets terminated during TLS handshake.

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Windows: Add choice between "All Users" and "Current User" to installer
* Windows: Add Desktop and My Documents links to directory tree
* Windows: Ability to list shares on Network computers
* Column widths in all list views will be saved
* Refresh local file list after a successful file transfer
* Add context menu to remote directory tree
* Make Site Manager resizable

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Don't leave empty files behind on failed downloads
* Fix retry and cache logic if transfer command fails with 5yz reply
* Limit number of simultaneous connections did not work properly
* Refresh listing after chmod
* Fix upload of empty files over TLS connections


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta11 (2007-07-20) ===

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Improved queue
* Import and export dialogs including import of Sitemanager data from legacy FZ 2.x
* Tab key can be used to switch between panes
* F6 toggles between quickconnect bar and local/remote path edit fields
* Location of settings directory can be specified in fzdefaults.xml

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Engine state could get mixed up if transfers failed
* Transfer of empty files could incorrectly time out
* Fix directory cache coherency if removing/renaming directories
* Work around lack of thread-safety in wxWidgets causing random misbehaviour
* Properly disconnect idle transfer engines after 30 seconds
* Update selections if changing sort order of file lists
* Various minor fixes


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta10 (2007-06-03) ===

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Fix bug that made Beta 9 unusable


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta9 (2007-06-01) ===

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Add "View hidden files" option to server menu
* Add dialog to clear private data
* Performance improvements of message log
* Avoid sending unnecessary TYPE commands

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Updated TinyXML component, fixes problems with filenames containing ampersands or other special XML entities.
* Fix deadlock in sftp component under Windows
* Don't retry connecting if user cancels new/changed hostkey notification


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta8 (2007-05-09) ===

<u><b>Fixed vulnerabilities:</b></u>
* Fix data corruption on FTPS uploads

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Implement speed limits
* Last used local directory will be remembered
* New option for the sorting of the filelists. Directories can be kept on top or sorted inline
* Display warning if detecting a Windows system with a networking bug confirmed by Microsoft
* Right-clicking the Sitemanager button in the toolbar displays a popup menu with the sites for quick access. On Windows, a dropdown arrow got added

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Directorylisting-parser fixes, including support for Microware OS-9
* Small SFTP transfer speed improvement under Windows
* Autocompletion did not work properly on GTK based systems
* Uninstalling FileZilla on Windows should no longer leave registry keys behind
* lots of small bugfixes


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta7 (2007-03-27) ===

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* New optionspage to change layout of file and directory panes
* Loading of predefined Sitemanager entries from fzdefaults.xml
* UTF-8 support for SFTP, merged in upstream changes from PuTTY

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Ascii file FTP transfers should now work properly on non-Windows systems
* Fix SFTP transfers of filenames containing the following characters: [ ] \ * ?
* lots of small bugfixes and performance improvements


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta6 (2007-02-19) ===

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Vastly improved drag and drop support, including
* Shell extension under Windows to allow dragging of files from FileZilla into Explorer
* CTRL+A will select all files in currently focused file list
* Display warning if trying to connect to SFTP server using FTP protocol

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Fix timing issue in socket event handling, fixes transfers not starting on some systems
* Cosmetic fixes under non-Windows platforms.


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta5 (2007-01-11) ===

<u><b>Fixed vulnerabilities:</b></u>
* Fix format string vulnerabilities

<u><b>New features:</b></u>
* Partial drag and drop support

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Lots of small bugfixes


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta4 (2006-12-14) ===

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Fix bug that made Beta 3 unusable


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta3 (2006-12-13) ===

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* FTP over TLS/SSL support
* Major performance improvements
* Automatic connection attempt retries
* Improved compatibility with legacy systems and other exotic servers
* Lots of small bugfixes


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta2 (2006-10-15) ===

<u><b>Fixed bugs:</b></u>
* Fix timeouts
* "Update available" notification did not go away after updating
* Upload progress for SFTP transfers did advance too fast
* Filters did not apply properly
* UNC paths can now be browsed locally
* Directory listings can now be sorted by timestamp and permissions


=== FileZilla 3.0.0-beta1 (2006-10-05) ===
The main purpose of the first beta was public testing. Please [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=21558&atid=887596 report any bugs] you find, but do not post feature requests.

<u><b>What's new/improved since v2:</b></u>
* Cross-platform (new)
* Directory listing filter (new)
* Automatic updates (new)
* Multi-language support (improved)
* Right-to-Left languages support (new)
* Firewall support w/ wizard (improved)


<u><b>And of course, as always:</b></u>
* FTP and SFTP support
* Site Manager with folders and definable server timezones offsets 
* Upload/Download Queue
* Ability to resume Uploads/Downloads (if the server supports it)
* ASCII/Binary files' support (not for SFTP though!)
* Custom Commands
* Timeout detection


== Roadmap ==

Some of the information here is based on rumors and speculations, and might not represent what the developer(s) of FileZilla is currently planning.


===  FileZilla 3.0.0-betaX ===
* VMS compatibility<br />
 - Strip version number on upload (or download based on user's choice)<br />
 - ASCII detection on VMS<br />

(Based on [http://filezilla.cvs.sourceforge.net/filezilla/FileZilla3/docs/todo.txt?revision=1.4&view=markup FZ3's todo.txt rev 1.4])


=== Future ===

The following features (amongst many others) have not been implemented yet, but will be available in later versions:
* Firewall and proxy support [This is not planned for a future release. Proxies will NOT be supported: http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4035 ]
* Synchronization
* Local directory watch and list/tree update (Using inotify on Linux). Perhaps do this in a generic way for wxWidgets?

For a detailed roadmap, please read [http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9434#9434 this forum post], in which the main developer of FileZilla explains what is to come.