NetDrive
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 NetDrive™ | |
| Original author(s) | MacroData Inc. |
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| Initial release | Template:Released |
| Stable release | v1.1.0.1
/ June 29, 2010 |
| Operating system | Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 |
| Available in | English / Korean |
| Type | Network-related software / FTP Client / WEBDAV Client |
| License | Proprietary (Free for noncommercial home use / Commercial) |
| Website | http://www.netdrive.net |
NetDrive is a FTP and WEBDAV client software produced by MacroData Inc. for Microsoft Windows operating systems, first launched in 2006. The latest version of software is 1.1.0.1.[1] [2] The software is currently compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003/2008. Since release 1.1, NetDrive is compatible with 64bit Windows.
A different product under the same name, Novell Netdrive [3], was created by Novell Networks. It's abandonware and no longer available from Novell.
Features
NetDrive enables users to manage files on FTP or WebDAV server installed remote systems in comprehensive Windows way. With the software a user can mount remote server over FTP/FTPS(using SSL)/SFTP(using SSH)/WEBDAV/WEBDAV SSL to a computer's local drive, transfer and manage files by a simple drag-and-drip, and run such as executable file, multimedia file without full download.
The key features include:
- Mapping FTP/WEBDAV server as local drive
- Fully integrated with Windows Explorer
- Access multiple servers simultaneously
- Mount FTP and WEBDAV subdirectory
- Mount drive automatically on system startup
- Run files(multimedia, document, and any executable format) directly without full download
- Support secure file transmission(SSL/SSH)
- Support a list of commands in DOS prompt
- Able to Integrate into other application
Licensing
The full-featured NetDrive is allowed to use free for noncommercial home use. Commercial, educational use requires a software license. Licensing is based on the honor system and there's not any nac screen.
References
- ^ [http://download.cnet.com/NetDrive/3000-2248_4-10853109.html NetDrive - Reviews and free downloads at Download.com
- ^ MakeUseOf.com review
- ^ Novell NetDrive Question and Answer