Internet Neighborhood

~buzz Wed, Apr 9, 1997 (03:32) seed

Combining the best aspects of clients like CuteFTP, FTP Outbox, and FTP Explorer, Internet Neighborhood takes the file transfer protocol to the next level by actually bringing it into the Windows Explorer. Unlike FTP Explorer and FTP Voyager, which utilize Explorer's capabilities and features but do so using their own interfaces, Internet Neighborhood actually allows you to browse and manage remote FTP sites from within the Explorer interface. Using Internet Neighborhood, the contents of remote sites appear as folders and files on your local computer. Working within the Explorer interface allows you to make use of all of Explorer's powerful file management features, including full drag 'n' drop capabilities, various display layouts (large and small icon, display, and list views), quick sorting on multiple keys (including name, date, size, type, and file attributes), right-mouse button functionality, transfer of entire directory structures, and property details for files. Internet Neighborhood rounds out the feature-set with a few FTP-specific capabilities like automatic filename conversion, symbolic link resolution, firewall support, an integrated debugger client, default transfer directory option, and file transfer status/progress bars. Using the 'net Neighborhood, you can set up multiple FTP sites for browsing and transferring files; in fact, with the registered version you can set up as many FTP sites as you would like. Both anonymous and private login sites are accessible using Internet Neighborhood, and you can directly transfer files to a FTP site simply by dropping them onto the FTP site's icon. This capability is shared only by FTP Outbox which also allows you to drop files onto an icon and have those files automatically sent to an FTP site without having to first manually log in. At just $24.95, the 'net Neighborhood offers an inexpensive way to add significant power and flexibility to the Windows Explorer client as well as a greatly appreciated solution for bypassing the need to use external FTP clients. Internet Neighborhood isn't without its faults of course, but most of its shortcomings are quite minor in importance. Internet Neighborhood works only on 32-bit platforms (Windows 95/NT) and its icon must reside on the desktop in order for the client to work properly (this is because the 'net Neighborhood operates as a Windows shell extension). The shareware release is quite crippled in that many features become available only after you have registered the product. Those features absent in the shareware release include the ability to create an unlimited number of FTP sites, rename or delete remote files and folders, create remote folders, and transfer multiple files using drag 'n' drop or the Windows clipboard. The shareware release will give you an idea of the power behind Internet Neighborhood, but to really enjoy its full slate of capabilities, you'll have to fork over the $24.95 asking price. I'm willing to bet my $24.95 that you'll be glad that you did. Pros: Seamless integration with the Windows Explorer, solid array of features, drag 'n' drop file transfer capabilities Cons: Crippled shareware release, desktop icon can't be removed, no 16-bit version available For the latest information on Internet Neighborhood, check out: http://cws.iworld.com/32ftp.html#ineighbor

~webo Tue, Apr 22, 1997 (20:06) #1

My experience with Network Neighborhood has been one big HASSLE. I support many shareware programs by purchasing them. However, Network Neighborhood, is one I regret purchasing. The program is buggy, and BTW, will not work if you have MS internet explorer 4.0 loaded, they forgot to mention this in their docs. I never did get it to work with our company firewall, and v1.1 locks up when trying to access sub-directorys. This was after MSIE 4.0 was un-installed. I'm glad Forrest liked it but my experince with Knowware software has gotten me NOWHERE, except short 25 bucks. If you want a great FTP program that works consistantly, buy WSFTP or CUTEFTP.

~Roly Sun, Apr 27, 1997 (21:59) #2

I think I might be bugging in here, all I want to know is When will the ICQ software be available for Windows 3.1. So if there are any knowledgeable chaps out there can you let me know on roly@es.co.nz Thanks for your time!!!!!

~Jon4 Wed, Nov 5, 1997 (20:01) #3

I tried the shareware version of Internet Neighborhood. It was crippled to the extent that I couldn't really see if I liked it. I purchased it online, installed the software, and immediately started having problems including total lockups of my machine. I sent a polite e-mail to Kno-Ware asking for my money back. They refused to give me a refund. I would highly recommend AGAINST using software from this company. They give shareware a bad name! Jon Appel

~terry Thu, Nov 6, 1997 (08:42) #4

Let's see if we can get these folks involved in this discussion. You should be able to get a refund, it's rare in this day and age that there would be a "no refunds" policy.