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'''WebDrive''' is a [[Drive_mapping|drive mapping]] utility that uses open [[File_Transfer_Protocol|FTP]], [[FTPS]], [[SSH_File_Transfer_Protocol|SFTP]], and [[WebDAV]] protocols to access remote file servers, and proprietary or vendor-specific [[Amazon_S3|Amazon S3]], [[Google_drive|Google Drive]], [[Dropbox_(service)|Dropbox]], [[Microsoft_FrontPage|FrontPage]] and GroupDrive (also by South River Technologies) protocols to access those types of servers as well. WebDrive's features are:
'''WebDrive''' is a [[Drive_mapping|drive mapping]] utility that uses open [[File_Transfer_Protocol|FTP]], [[FTPS]], [[SSH_File_Transfer_Protocol|SFTP]], and [[WebDAV]] protocols<ref>{{cite web|title=Mapping a Network Drive to a WebDAV Directory Using WebDrive|url=http://www.seapine.com/kb/questions/1180/Mapping+a+Network+Drive+to+a+WebDAV+Directory+Using+WebDrive|work=Customer Support|publisher=Seapine Software|accessdate=30 May 2014}}</ref> to access remote file servers, and proprietary or vendor-specific [[Amazon_S3|Amazon S3]]<ref>{{cite web|title=WebDrive|url=https://aws.amazon.com/customerapps/5641718401201541|work=Customer Apps|publisher=Amazon Web Services|accessdate=30 May 2014}}</ref>, [[Google_drive|Google Drive]], [[Dropbox_(service)|Dropbox]]<ref>{{cite web|title=South River releases Version 11 of WebDrive File Access Client|url=http://www.etech7.com/press/South-River-releases-Version-11-of-WebDrive-File-Access-Client|publisher=etech7|accessdate=30 May 2014}}</ref>, [[Microsoft_FrontPage|FrontPage]]<ref name="WinITPro2000">{{cite news|last=Chernicoff|first=David|title=WebDrive Web Development Tool; Using the Character Map Applet|url=http://windowsitpro.com/windows/webdrive-web-development-tool-using-character-map-applet|accessdate=30 May 2014|newspaper=Windows IT Pro|date=19 Oct 2000}}</ref> and GroupDrive (also by South River Technologies) protocols to access those types of servers as well. WebDrive's features are:


*Data transfer by drag and drop files in Windows Explorer
*Data transfer by drag and drop files in Windows Explorer
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==History and Use==
==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 ([[Orthodox_file_manager]]) used by most FTP clients. <ref name="WinITPro2000"/><ref>{{cite web|title=WebDrive 7.1|url=http://ftp-software-review.toptenreviews.com/webdrive-review.html|work=FTP Software Review|publisher=Top Ten Reviews|accessdate=30 May 2014}}</ref> Its publisher claims over 5 million installations today<ref>{{cite web|title=Purchase WebDrive (Download Statistics)|url=http://www.webdrive.com/products/webdrive/purchase-webdrive/|publisher=South River Technologies|accessdate=30 May 2014}}</ref> and it remains a popular utility on college campuses<ref>{{cite web|title=Downloading and Installing WebDrive for Windows|url=https://www.computing.vt.edu/kb/entry/2284/|work=Computing Knowledge Base|publisher=Virginia Tech|accessdate=30 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Installation Guide for Webdrive 32/64 bit|url=http://www.uregina.ca/is/infrastructure/network/technotes/558.html|work=Network and Communication - Technical Notes|publisher=University of Regina|accessdate=30 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Using WebDrive on a Windows PC|url=http://www.cites.illinois.edu/webdrive/windows.html|work=CITES collaboration and calendaring|publisher=University of Illinois|accessdate=30 May 2014}}</ref> and similar organizations with "casual" file transfer needs, but competing file transfer software with similar drive mapping capabilities has appeared in recent years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Popular Alternatives to WebDrive|url=http://alternativeto.net/software/webdrive/|publisher=Alternative To|accessdate=30 May 2014}}</ref>
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[[Novell,_Inc.|Novell]] rebranded an earlier version of WebDrive as [[NetDrive]] and also added [[Ifolder|iFolder]] transfer support to its rebranded edition.

A Mac edition was introduced in September 2009<ref>{{cite web|title=South River Technologies Releases WebDrive for Mac|url=http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/south_river_technologies_releases_webdrive_for_mac/|publisher=Applelinks|accessdate=30 May 2014|date=18 Sep 2009}}</ref> and mobile editions for the iOS and Android were introduced in November 2013 and March 2014 respectively.<ref>{{cite web|last=King, Jr.|first=Bertel|title=South River Tech, The Maker Of TitanFTP Server, Brings A Version Of Its Popular WebDrive File Transfer Client To Android|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/03/28/new-app-south-river-tech-the-maker-of-titanftp-server-brings-a-version-of-its-popular-webdrive-file-transfer-client-to-android/|work=New App(s)|publisher=Android Police|accessdate=30 May 2014|date=28 Mar 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|title=South River Technologies Launches WebDrive (iOS) Mobile App|url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1596553|accessdate=30 May 2014|newspaper=Digital Journal|date=19 Nov 2013}}</ref>

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Through at least 2002 [[Novell,_Inc.|Novell]] rebranded an earlier version of WebDrive as [[NetDrive]] and also added [[Ifolder|iFolder]] transfer support to its rebranded edition.<ref>{{cite web|title=NetDrive.exe|url=http://www.novell.com/coolsolutions/qna/999.html|work=Novell Cool Solutions: Question & Answer|publisher=Novell|accessdate=30 May 2014|date=18 Jun 2002}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 05:09, 30 May 2014

WebDrive
Original author(s)John C. Glavin[1]
Developer(s)South River Technologies (originally Riverfront Software)
Initial releaseDecember 31, 1997; 26 years ago (1997-12-31)
Stable release
11.0[2] / February 1, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-02-01)
Operating systemWindows, Mac OS X, Android and iOS
Available inEnglish
LicenseProprietary
Websitehttp://www.webdrive.com/products/webdrive/

WebDrive is a drive mapping utility that uses open FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV protocols[3] to access remote file servers, and proprietary or vendor-specific Amazon S3[4], Google Drive, Dropbox[5], FrontPage[6] and GroupDrive (also by South River Technologies) protocols to access those types of servers as well. WebDrive's features are:

  • Data transfer by drag and drop files in Windows Explorer
  • Able to execute .exe files including video and audio files
  • Able to run WebDrive as a system service when Windows starts
  • Mounts drive automatically on system start
  • Supports open FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV protocols and proprietary or vendor-specific Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, FrontPage and GroupDrive
  • Native support for Windows, Mac OS X, Android and iOS operating systems (the program was originally Windows-only)

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 (Orthodox_file_manager) used by most FTP clients. [6][7] Its publisher claims over 5 million installations today[8] and it remains a popular utility on college campuses[9][10][11] and similar organizations with "casual" file transfer needs, but competing file transfer software with similar drive mapping capabilities has appeared in recent years.[12]

A Mac edition was introduced in September 2009[13] and mobile editions for the iOS and Android were introduced in November 2013 and March 2014 respectively.[14] [15]

Through at least 2002 Novell rebranded an earlier version of WebDrive as NetDrive and also added iFolder transfer support to its rebranded edition.[16]

References

  1. ^ John, Glavin. "Profile of John Glavin". Walker's Research. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  2. ^ Gleberman, Monica (21 Feb 2013). "South River Technologies Releases WebDrive, Version 11". MSPToday. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Mapping a Network Drive to a WebDAV Directory Using WebDrive". Customer Support. Seapine Software. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  4. ^ "WebDrive". Customer Apps. Amazon Web Services. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  5. ^ "South River releases Version 11 of WebDrive File Access Client". etech7. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  6. ^ a b Chernicoff, David (19 Oct 2000). "WebDrive Web Development Tool; Using the Character Map Applet". Windows IT Pro. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  7. ^ "WebDrive 7.1". FTP Software Review. Top Ten Reviews. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  8. ^ "Purchase WebDrive (Download Statistics)". South River Technologies. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  9. ^ "Downloading and Installing WebDrive for Windows". Computing Knowledge Base. Virginia Tech. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  10. ^ "Installation Guide for Webdrive 32/64 bit". Network and Communication - Technical Notes. University of Regina. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  11. ^ "Using WebDrive on a Windows PC". CITES collaboration and calendaring. University of Illinois. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  12. ^ "Popular Alternatives to WebDrive". Alternative To. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  13. ^ "South River Technologies Releases WebDrive for Mac". Applelinks. 18 Sep 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "South River Technologies Launches WebDrive (iOS) Mobile App". Digital Journal. 19 Nov 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  16. ^ "NetDrive.exe". Novell Cool Solutions: Question & Answer. Novell. 18 Jun 2002. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
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