2007-04-18 03:50:43 · 5 answers · asked by ni2 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
A server that stores files and makes them available on the Internet via FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
2007-04-18 05:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by Smutty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FTP = File Transfer Protocol. A FTP server stores files. This was before HTTP (web browsers) and even GUI's. It is a system-neutral way to share files, and uses simple commands like "ls" (list directory), "cd" (change directory), "mget *.*", etc.
Now, the HTTP protocol allows downloading binary files (like all those images in a web page), so FTP downloads are not really needed. Some still use FTP servers because it is extremely simple to set it up to automate sending and/or receiving files.
2007-04-18 11:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by mmarrero 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FTP is an acronym for File Transfer Protocol. It's function is to move files from one location to another.
2007-04-18 10:54:34 · answer #3 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transfering files from one PC to another. Acting as a central repository for files.
FTP = File Transfer Protocol
2007-04-18 10:53:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy way to share files ..
2007-04-18 10:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by gimmieswag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋