There are reports that some later versions of IE use the Netscape style syntax, but we have not found them workable. Having the password in the URL field is a security risk and we recommend against it. PC FTP programs There are a number of commercial, shareware and freeware FTP programs. A Web search will turn up information about the Cute FTP system. Windows 95 and 98 also have a DOS based applications built into their system.
Fetch is the most widely used, is fairly intuitive and reliable.
Further information is available at the Austin Metropolitan site.