[SLE] unable to add applications via ftp no ftp included

I just did a SuSE 8.0 Base install Via FTP. I am now trying to add a few applications. However after >selecting the application and install method (ftp) I get an error file not found on server or connection refused. I can ping and ftp to the server >no problem. the error is returned immidiately. Anyone have this problem

This my be a hunch but I cannot find the ftp program on my install. If this is the case is it possible yast installed linux without it thus disallowing the ability to update the system ?