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WebDrive

WebDrive is a drive mapping utility that supports accessing remote file servers using open FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV protocols, and proprietary or vendor-specific protocols. It can be run as a Windows service and supports automatic mounting on system startup.

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WebDrive
Original authorJohn C. Glavin1
DeveloperSouth River Technologies (originally Riverfront Software)
Initial releaseDecember 31, 1997 (1997-12-31)
Stable release
v2019 / February 26, 2019 (2019-02-26)
Operating systemWindows, OS X, Android and iOS
Available inEnglish
LicenseProprietary
Websitehttps://www.webdrive.com

WebDrive is a drive mapping utility that supports accessing remote file servers using open FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV protocols,2 and proprietary or vendor-specific protocols. It can be run as a Windows service and supports automatic mounting on system startup.

History and use

Though associated with traditional FTP protocols, WebDrive has had a long history of being considered a unique type of FTP client because it made remote folders look like part of the native operating system's file manager rather than display a "two pane" view (a.k.a. an "orthodox file manager") used by most FTP clients.34 As of 2014, its publisher claimed over 5 million installations5 and it remains a popular utility on college campuses678 and similar organizations with "casual" file transfer needs.

A Mac edition was introduced in September 20099 and mobile editions for the iOS and Android were introduced in November 2013 and March 2014 respectively.10

Through at least 2002 Novell rebranded an earlier version of WebDrive as NetDrive and also added iFolder transfer support to its rebranded edition.11

See also

See also

References

References

  1. John, Glavin. "Profile of John Glavin". Walker's Research. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  2. "Mapping a Network Drive to a WebDAV Directory Using WebDrive". Customer Support. Seapine Software. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  3. Chernicoff, David (19 Oct 2000). "WebDrive Web Development Tool; Using the Character Map Applet". Windows IT Pro. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  4. "WebDrive 7.1". FTP Software Review. Top Ten Reviews. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  5. "Purchase WebDrive (Download Statistics)". South River Technologies. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  6. "Downloading and Installing WebDrive for Windows". Computing Knowledge Base. Virginia Tech. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  7. "Installation Guide for Webdrive 32/64 bit". Network and Communication - Technical Notes. University of Regina. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  8. "Using WebDrive on a Windows PC". CITES collaboration and calendaring. University of Illinois. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  9. "South River Technologies Releases WebDrive for Mac". Applelinks. 18 Sep 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  10. King, Jr., Bertel (28 Mar 2014). "South River Tech, The Maker Of TitanFTP Server, Brings A Version Of Its Popular WebDrive File Transfer Client To Android". New App(s). Android Police. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  11. "NetDrive.exe". Novell Cool Solutions: Question & Answer. Novell. 18 Jun 2002. Retrieved 30 May 2014.