All about FTP
Saturday, December 17, 2005
What is FTP?
Very briefly, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used to transfer programs or other information from one computer to another. This simple tool will let you do many things: download software, upload your own web pages, transfer information between your home and work machines, and more. You don't need to learn a lot of confusing commands, either. As is so often true with computers, the right tool makes the job much easier.
What Is Anonymous FTP?
You're about to discover some of the greatest resources on the Internet. You'll use anonymous FTP to download software from computers where you do not personally have an account. You can get updates from Apple or Microsoft, download utility programs from many universities, or try demos of many commercial software packages.
If you get your Internet access from a local service provider, you may be able to use anonymous FTP to get recommended software, help files, or other handy information.
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