CONNECTING WITH FTP-FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL
With FTP we can send files attached to e-mail ,but this is
inefficient and wastes resources if the
files are large. Instead there’s FTP a method of retrieving files from and
sending files to others computers on the net.
Ideally, FTP will be built into windows and MAC operating
systems some day (as it already is for unix) , so that managing files on the
internet will be easy as managing files on your own computer.
The typical FTP session starts when you run the FTP program
and connect to an FTP site . depending on the program and connect to an FTP
site. Depending on the program you have, you’ll eitherenter your login
information before connecting or you’ll be premoted to do it after you connect.
If you’re using a web browser to connect to an anonymous site, the browser.
Connecting
with FTP
May prompt you to log
in, though most send your e-mail address as the password automatically, these
general steps illustrate a typical FTP session:
1.
Start your software or web browser by double –clicking
the program’s desktop shoetcut or by using the START>PROGRAMS MENU.
2.
Connect to an FTP site.
3.
If you are asked for a username or user-Id ,type
anonymous and press enter. Then type your e-mail address when you are asked for
a password, and press enter.this will put you at an FTP prompt.
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