FTP

06Mar07

Ok – so FTP is a step up from telnet. You still establish a direct connection with the remote host, however you may copy and send files. It is quicker and easier than web based email, as the information does not need to be up/down loaded through a server – just sent and received between the two hosts. So the boss could log into your work computer while he’s on holiday and copy all those emails you have been sending about him, provided he has your FTP address.

I think this is a similar to how IM works, except with IM you must first connect to the server to let it know you are there. Yes, I’m still scratching my head, but it is becoming clearer.

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