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Accessing the Helios file server - Windows XP

Download and install FileZilla, http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/

1. Open FileZilla for Windows
2. Fill in the following in the QuickConnect bar at the top:
   • Address: ftp.southwestern.edu
   • User: (your username)
   • Password: (your password)
   • Port: (leave blank)
3. Once connected, you can choose the folder you want to view or edit. The public_html folder on the remote system, for instance, contains files for your personal website, if you have one.
4. Locate the folder or files you want to transfer by changing the directory path on the local system side of the window. For example, if the files you want to transfer are located on the desktop of the local machine, you will navigate to c:/Document and Settings//Desktop.
5. Drag the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy to/from Helios.

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Accessing the Helios file server - Mac OS X

Download and install Fetch, http://www.fetchsoftworks.com/

1. Open Fetch for Macintosh
2. Fill in the following:
   • Host: ftp.southwestern.edu
   • UserID: (your username)
     
   • Password: (your password)
3. Click OK.
4. Once connected, you can choose the folder you want to view or edit. The public_html folder on the remote system, for instance, contains files for your personal website, if you have one.
5. Drag the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy to/from Helios.