FTP clients are software programs used for uploading and downloading files to and from ftp server.In other way FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows a person to transfer files between two computers,
generally connected via the Internet. If your system has FTP and is connected to the Internet,
you can access very large amounts of files available on a great number of computer systems.
If you are on Bitnet or a UUCP host, you should look for servers that work through electronic
mail (e-mail). A good source of information on archives in general, is the Usenet newsgroup comp.archives.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the simplest and most secure way to exchange files over the Internet. Whether you know it or not, you most likely use FTP all the time.
* The most common use for FTP is to download files from the Internet. Because of this, FTP is the backbone of the MP3 music craze, and vital to most online auction and game enthusiasts. In addition, the ability to transfer files back-and-forth makes FTP essential for anyone creating a Web page, amateurs and professionals alike.
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