FTP: Bootlegs and more

[gravityau]

UPDATED:

Please note:
I have updated my server so the FTP details might change, if you have any errors please check your settings to confirm you have the right address / username / password.

If you add something to the FTP - please post what you added and what folder you added it to.

Cheers!

What is SFK FTP?
The Something For Kate FTP is somewhere were we can all trade/upload/download files about the band. These files include bootlegs for gigs, recordings from radio interviews as well as video files. Anything to do with the band is on the SFK FTP.

What is allowed on the server?
Most things about the band are allowed, however unreleased songs from any upcoming albums are to be kept off the server. Cover songs that have been bootleg from any gigs are allowed. Please try to keep file sizes to a reasonable level. Songs should be encoded to mp3 with 192kb. Movies to divx. This helps keep transfer rates down and allows us to have more files on the server.

Who can access the server?
Everyone has access to the server, as long as they have the right software. There are a lot of free FTP programs on the net (listed below), as well as some OS have inbuilt FTP Program (ie: Windows' Internet Explorer).

I'm on a Mac - can i use SFK FTP?
Yes you can, some FTP Programs for the mac. www.pure-mac.com/ftp.html Includes a list of different Freeware and Software you can use on a mac. If anyone has any recommendations what FTP program to use on a mac - please post below

What are some free FTP Programs for Windows
I would highly recommend Leech FTP
stud.fh-heilbronn.de/~jdebis/leechftp/downloads.html
This free FTP program is simple to use, as well as have a nifty addon that allows you to keep a stable connection to the server. For example, I used to download large files up to the server half way through, get disconnected by peers. Leech FTP allows you to finish transferring all your files safely without having to worry about corrupted transfer.

Other popular FTP Programs include
Cute FTP: www.cuteftp.com/downloads/cuteftp.asp
SmartFTP: www.smartftp.com/

How do I use the FTP?
Each FTP program interface is different, however they all allow you to do the same thing - connect to a server - browse - upload files - download files.

Usually, when first installing an FTP Program, it will come up with a box to enter a server name - user name and password. (refer to below for server details)

Once connected, you will see a list of different directories, you can move freely and browse the different files that you can download.

Treat the FTP Program like Windows Explorer, where you can change different directories, drop and drag files etc... To get a file, you can simply right hand click and select a download / get file option, or you can drag the file to your desktop or Windows Explorer. And to upload a file, you can simply drag the file into the window.

If you have trouble using a FTP Program, please post your details below

What are the Server Details?
Address: [ftp]laubarnes.com[/ftp]
Login: sfk
Password: paul
Port: 21

Website: www.laubarnes.com/something-for-kate/

UPDATING SERVER
Please keep in mind, I'm in the middle of updating my server, it might take a day or two to get everything uploaded (have to upload my sites first). I'm also hoping to improve the catalog system.

If anyone can think of anymore questions to ask, please let me know.

Enjoy!

[sfkrock]

hmm... it doesnt work...

[sassymarvin]

I'm getting a lot of

"The system cannot find the file specified."

[PocketDemon]

Mmmmm... Was lurking so well that i missed this post when it was made - great idea...

Well having quickly grabbed everything of interest am uploading a copy of the Demo tape atm.

[Catfish]

This is awesome. Stuff here I don't have so I'm getting it.

I made a similar thread a few days ago. I'm going to get 2Gb of webspace as well so I might as well add FTP details in here when I get it up and going. Feel fre to upload any live stuff of any artists you have. I can't be half arsed to go find stuff any more these days but if we can make a system whereby we all just meander around a few FTPs upping and downing files, I'll happy with that.

[whatboutbob]

So...errr...does 'Rock the Casbah' count as unreleased material?

[BigTheCat]

whatboutbob said:

So...errr...does 'Rock the Casbah' count as unreleased material?

Thanks for the stuff you've uploaded thus far. It's much appreciated

[whatboutbob]

no worries. was a great gig. 'tis just a pisser they ran outta time and lopped hallways off the end of the set.

gravityau: lemme know if i'm hogging too much room on yer server. thanks for providing it. i intend to u/l the entire gig except for the 3 new songs. ~430mb all up.

by the by, is anyone aware of the band's stance on taping?

[z]

okay so i am officially requesting sfk2005-12-02.at933.d1t04.flac and sfk2005-12-02.at933.d2t01.flac asap

[sassymarvin]

is it possible to use this with a mac?

[trapeze]

This is awesome, i'm from canada and can't find ANYTHING ANYWHERE....i've managed to order some stuff online, but hearling live stuff is damn near impossible....THANK-YOU very much.

[somemightsay]

could somebody post the tracklist for the corner show that's uploaded there? the one that's all numbers...
I don't know what I'm getting. v.confusing, and ungood for dialup kiddies like myself
thankyou.

ps. freakin awesome idea.

[Waxeater]

Great work!

Thanks!

[jammeh]

Thankyou I'd kiss you if I didn't think that this screen hadn't been polished in ages.

[gravityau]

just to let you all know - the sfk ftp might be down in a few days... I'm in the process of moving to a new hosting server, one which i hope is actually stable and has 3 GB Disk Storage and 45 GB Monthly Bandwidth.

Is it worth while fine turning the ftp? meaning, sharing via http? and creating a catalog? shurgs? I'm also learning mambo as well so might be able to do a few simple things with the ftp. share things like bootlegs, rare items, wallpaper, high jpg images from gigs...

So if you have any problems, please be pacient and all should be resolved shortly.
Thank you