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Network: Internet: Protocol: FTP: What is FTP?

Mar 25th, 2005 23:54
Knud van Eeden,

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Network: Internet: Protocol: FTP: What is FTP?

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FTP = File Transfer Protocol

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FTP is a file transfer protocol that runs at the
'Application' layer and is operating system independent.

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FTP is an Internet client-server protocol for
transferring files between computers.
(e.g. exchange data and programs between
sites on the Internet)

You can use it e.g.:

 -to create directories on other computers

 -to upload your homepage and other HTML pages to another
  computer (e.g. to create a homepage).

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In a TCP/IP network (Internet, UNIX, Linux, ...), FTP is a set of
commands used:

 - to log onto the network

 - list directories

 - to copy files

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Internet: see also:

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Network: Links: Overview: Can you give me an overview of links?
http://www.faqts.com/knowledge_base/view.phtml/aid/34809/fid/625

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