UFTP
| Developer(s) | Dennis Bush |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2001 |
| Stable release | 4.6.1 / March 15, 2015 |
| Written in | C |
| Operating system | Multiplatform |
| Type | Multicast FTP server & client |
| License | GPL and Commercial |
UFTP is a UDP-based file transfer protocol and the name of a tool that implements that protocol. It was developed by Dennis Bush, and is designed for particularly efficient file transfers under scenarios where the file is to be broadcast/multicast or the transfer occurs over a wireless link (such as satellite). However, in low-error, high-bandwidth or high-latency scenarios, it can outperform TCP-based protocols such as FTP by 100% or more.
The UFTP protocol was based on the Starburst MFTP protocol, which Stratacache purchased from Starburst Communications in 2004.
References
- http://uftp-multicast.sourceforge.net - for the UFTP tool manual and source code
- http://www.aes.id.au/?page_id=12 - comparisons of UFTP with FTP and other transfer tools over Wi-Fi
Draft of the public IETF protocol MFTP, based on Starburst MFTP.