Fetch 4.0.3
Fetch is a Macintosh program for transferring files using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) on a TCP/IP network, such as the Internet. This allows a networked Macintosh to exchange files with any FTP server on the same network. FTP is an insecure process, and for that reason ITC recommends that if possible, you use Fugu, a secure FTP (SFTP) application. Use Fetch only if the host computer does not support SFTP.
Fetch runs on Mac OS System 7.0 or newer including Mac OS X. This installer will work for both the classic Macintosh OS and Mac OS X.
You can download Fetch 4.0.3 from ITC's software Central at Software Central
Installing Fetch
After downloading Fetch you will see an installer icon on the desktop named itcfetch4.0.1.
1. Double-click on the installer icon.
2. Click on the install button.
3. A Fetch 4.0.3 folder will be created in your applications folder. After the installation is complete click on quite. you may now delete the fetch_4032.hqx and the fetch_4032 installer icons on your desktop.
1. Copy and paste the Serial Number Name Serial Number from your Fetch 4.0.1 license document located on your desktop into the appropriate fields.
2. Click on the OK button.
3. A New Connection window will appear.
4. Enter host name of the computer to which you want to connect.
5. In the User ID field enter your account name for the host computer to which you want to connect.
6. Enter the password for your account on the computer to which you want to connect.
7. Click on the OK button. You will see a security warning. Fetch only supports Kerberos and GSS password encryption at this time which is not used at the University of Virginia.
8. Click on the Ignore button. You will see your directory window.
NOTE: If you get this error message:
1. Click on OK and go to the Customize Menu and select Preferences.
2. In the Preferences select the General tab and de-select Use Internet Config.
3. In the Preferences select the Firewall tab and make sure Use passive mode transfers (PASV) is not checked.
4. Click on OK. You will have to reconnect to your host computer. This is a one time correction.
After connecting to the host of your choice you may want to make a shortcut to that host for future connections. A shortcut will allow you to connect without entering the host name or user ID. You will still need a password. To create a shortcut do the following:
1. Connect to a host computer.
2. Go to the Customize Menu and select New Shortcut. The host you are currently connected to will be added to the shortcut list.
1. To connect to a host computer using a shortcut you may go to the File Menu and select Open Shortcut where you will see a drop down menu of available shortcuts. Mouse down until your desired shortcut is highlighted and click on it.
2. You may also go to the Window Menu and select Fetch Shortcuts. This will open a separate window with all of your Fetch shortcuts.
Fetch uses Drag and Drop or you can click on the Get... or Put Files buttons. Make sure you have specified the file format when putting a file on your host computer. Use the drop down Format menu below the Put Files button.
Follow these guidelines: