What is Fetch 3.03

Fetch is an FTP program for the Macintosh. FTP means File Transfer Protocol. Fetch is used to transport files to and from the web. When you create a web page, you will need to use an FTP program to upload your files to the web server.

Fetch allows you to transfer files with any other connected machine that supports FTP type transfers. Fetch requires Mac Plus (or newer), System 4.1 (or later), and either MacTCP or Open Transport. Fetch also works fine with System 8.0 and up.

Besides file transfers, Fetch also allows you to perform other functions. You can add, rename, or delete files or directories and change file attributes like read or write access privileges (provided that the college has granted you those privileges.)

Fetch has an extensive built-in help file and tutorial file. We highly recommend that you use them.

Getting a Copy of Fetch

Click here to download a copy of Fetch.

Using Fetch

Before you can upload your files to a server here at Washington College, you will need:

Your own folder on a WC web server.

A user name

A password

In order to get these, send a request to either Jane Jewell, Gerry Waterson or Ted Knight and any one of these individuals can assist you.

The 3 main servers for Washington College are the following:

Now, when you open Fetch, this New Connection window will pop up. If you are a student, you then must fill in the following information like so:

(Notice the User ID has no space and a "." in between the first and last name)

If you are a faculty member, you must fill in the following information:

(Notice the User ID has a space and no "." between the first and last name)

SPECIAL NOTE: If you are off-campus, the host names should be altered to the following:  ftp://student.washcoll.edu  OR  ftp://faculty.wascoll.edu

In both cases, be sure to leave the Directory box blank. Now click OK. This will now open your connection and you are free to upload or download files to and from your server using the following commands:

Special Note: We will have several half hour tutorial sessions throughout the semester in the Beck Computing Center on how to use Fetch and to keep you updated on the latest changes. Information about these tutorial sessions will be provided during the semester via blitzmail.