ftp on ubuntu

No need for an extra program! (but if you really want a full-fledged program, try gFTP)
For small ftp needs, you can just open your Nautilus (regular file browser, under Apps –> Accessories), and follow this simple guide from about.com:

In the Location Bar, enter the following:

For SSH, use: ssh://username@ssh.server.com

For FTP, use: ftp://username@ftp.server.com

For SFTP, use: sftp://username@sftp.server.com

Replace username with your username and replace everything after the @ symbol with the server’s address.

I’ve tried this, and it is fast and simple (which I love). It opens your hosted files & directories right there in your file browser, where you can add/remove &/or make the changes you need, quickly.

One more reason I love Linux…