Fetch is a Macintosh program for transferring files. It uses the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and therefore allows a networked Macintosh to transfer files with any connected machine that supports FTP. Fetch requires a Mac 512KE, System 4.1, and either MacTCP or, for Dartmouth users, KSP.
If you have questions or comments about Fetch please send them to Jim.Matthews@dartmouth.edu or Fetch@Dartmouth.edu.
The current version of Fetch is 2.1.2. The information in this help file may not be accurate for other versions.
Fetch is licensed free of charge for use in educational and non-profit organizations. Users in government and commercial enterprises may obtain an individual license by sending $25 to:
Software Sales
Dartmouth College
6028 Kiewit Computation Center
Hanover, NH 03755-3523 USA
Multi-user licenses are also available; please send inquiries to the above address, or e-mail to Fetch@dartmouth.edu.
Where to start
If you are familiar with file transfer and FTP specifically you should start with the “Quick Guide to Fetch” topic. If you are new to file transfer and would like to learn in a step-by-step fashion you should try “A Fetch Tutorial.” All of the Fetch commands and screen elements are explained under the “Reference” heading, and most computer terms used in the help screens are defined under “Glossary of Terms.”
