I am using Windows Mobile 5, with Mobile FTP Client software.  I put in the ftp info, and I can log into the ftp, but once it comes up, there are no folders available and if i do anything, i am immidiatly disconnected.  whats the beef?

Which mobile ftp client software are you using?  Were there any error messages displayed?

the softwaer is call 'mobile ftp client' by thexsoft, version 1.1.5.2..  the error i get is "syntax error: invalid number of parameters".

It seems at least one of your inputs is incorrect.  Please make sure you follow the instructions on this page correctly: http://www.drivehq.com/Help/doc/ftp_faq.htm#1

You can test in windows explorer or a third party ftp client such as filezilla.  If those work, then there may be a problem with your mobile application.  It would be best to contact the developer in that case.