WIT Homeroom Module:
Introduction to FTP
by John Lyman, Sheila McGrath, and Russ Revzan
This module provides basic information of FTP. There are practice
excercises and tests, as well as a short index of helpful terminology.
We hope you find this module useful.
What isFTP?
FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, and is the means in which
files are transfered from one computer to another. Examples of ftp
use include the following:
- download programs or files (i.e., retrieve files from remote computers, or servers)
- upload files to a remote computer, or server
- share files with multiple users
- send files through ftp
Choose your platform:
Macintosh Windows Unix
We used a variety of sources both on and off the Internet to create this module. Please be sure to check our list of CREDITS (which is included in the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION link in both the Macintosh and Windows Menus). Feel free to email with ideas or comments: Click HERE to send a message to John Lyman, Sheila McGrath, and Russ Revzan.
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