FileZilla – A (or The?) FOSS FTP Client

Firstly, what’s the fuss about FOSS? Well, it’s an acronym for “Free and Open Source Software”.

If you've worked on transferring files from one system to another, then you might already be aware of this tool. If not, then this is for you.

FileZilla is a very good free, open source and GUI-based FTP client. Something like this is always preferred to command-line utility that comes by default with the desktop/laptop. http://filezilla-project.org/ is where you can download the software from. Note that it also has a server edition that you can try if interested.

Being helpful

What better way to start blogging in the new year than to write about what has been close to my heart.

To have a mindset to be of help to others, to assist the needy & deserving, and to bring about a change in the society are some of the qualities that one should inculcate. We start consuming from the society right from the time we're born. Not many even pay attention to this. We should not only realize this but also start contributing and giving back to the society. I'm fortunate to have been brought up by my parents and teachers who had placed a lot of emphasis on these aspects. I'd forever be indebted to them for creating an environment conducive to such wonderful thoughts.

The immediate next and straight question that follows is: how to do it? The answer is also equally straightforward: in whatever possible way that one could. If you've the will, you'll easily find ways. There're many different ways. Listed below are few examples:

• You could help someone around you whom you've seen in need of assistance.
• You could become a member of volunteering organizations in your area.
• You could contribute to charities, about which you know for sure, established for a good cause.
• You could look out for articles seeking help in credible newspapers and televisions.
• You could start sharing your learnings and knowledge via blog posts if you've access to computer/Internet!

Personal life, busy schedules and work pressures are always going to be there. Nonetheless one has to try, accommodate and allocate time (even if it is just an hour per week!) to volunteer for service activities.

The message is clear and simple: If you're in a position of being capable of providing assistance to others, then just use the opportunity that you've and help.