> [...]
> [14:52:12] [10.10.10.23] [Command]  PWD
> [14:52:12] [10.10.10.23] [Response] [ALEX]" is current directory.
> [14:52:12] [10.10.10.23] [Command] [ALEX]/
> [14:52:12] [10.10.10.23] [Status] [ALEX]/.
> [...]

   I think that I understand what "[Command]  PWD" does, but it's not
entirely clear what "[Command] [ALEX]/" was supposed to be doing.  CWD?

   In any case, if your FTP client program wants to add a slash to a VMS
directory specification, then you may need a new FTP client program.  Or
else a different FTP server program which can emulate a Unix file
system.

      http://vms.process.com/scripts/fileserv/fileserv.com?HGFTP

>    Knowing more (that is, anything) about what you're trying to do using
> "Auto ftp manager" might allow someone to offer useful suggestions on
> alternative programs which might be more VMS/TCPIP-compatible.

   Still true.

> We have ftp product  "Auto ftp manager" [...]

   A Google search for this did not lead directly to any useful info. 
Knowing who supplied this program might help.  Is it _supposed_ to work
with a VMS/TCPIP FTP server?