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Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Explains File Transfer Protocol (FTP), an application software program that allows a user to transfer files from one computer to another. The benefit of the rapid operating speed of FTP is discussed, the use of FTP on microcomputers, minicomputers, and workstations is described, and FTP problems are considered. (four references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, File Transfer Protocol, Information Transfer
Buchanan, Larry – MultiMedia Schools, 1998
Once schools are connected to the Internet, the next step is getting network workstations configured for Internet access. This article describes a basic toolkit comprising software currently available on the Internet for free or modest cost. Lists URLs for Web browser, Telnet, FTP, file decompression, portable document format (PDF) reader,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness
