Definition of Archie

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Archie
n. Internet page that is a graphical interface for Archie searches, character search program for Internet FTP servers; male first name (short form of Archibald)

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Archie Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

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archie
<toolnetworking> A system to automatically gather, index and serve information on the Internet. The initial implementation of archie by McGill University School of Computer Science provided an indexed directory of filenames from all anonymous FTP archives on the Internet. Later versions provide other collections of information.
See also archive siteGopherProsperoWide Area Information Servers.
(1995-12-28)

A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology
Archie
Program which enables you to find Files on the Internet which you can transfer to your own PC . Archie searches the internet & provides you with a list of all the locations of the type or name of file that you are looking for. You can then transfer the file that you require using FTP .

WebGuest Web Glossary
Archie
(Prehistoric!) database service for finding files stored on anonymous FTP  sites.

Jensen's Technology Glossary
Archie
Derived from the word archive, Archie is a Net-based service that allows you to locate files that can be downloaded via FTP.

Internet Glossary
Archie
A tool (software) for finding files stored on anonymous FTP sites. You need to know the exact file name or a substring of it.

Website design & Internet terms
Archie
A search facility for FTP files

Internetworking Terms
archie
A system to automatically gather, index and serve information on the Internet. The initial implementation of archie provided an indexed directory of filenames from all anonymous FTP archives on the Internet. Later versions provide other collections of information. See also: archive site, Gopher, Prospero, Wide Area Information Servers.

INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0
ARCHIE
Archie is a software that indexes thousands of FTP sites and lets you search for the files and software that you want.

The Internet Dictionary
Archie
A program used to search files at FTP sites; there are currently about 30 Archie servers in the world.

Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms
Archie
This is a program used for finding files stored on FTP sites. Archie isn't used very much anymore because to use it effectively, you need to know the exact file name you're looking for. Most file searching is now done on the web with a browser like Netscape.


Archie Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries

US Zip Codes
64725
State: MISSOURI
City: ARCHIE


Archie Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Telecommunication Standard Terms
Archie
Distributed-system-based software that searches indices of files available on public servers on the Internet. Note 1: Archie servers may provide access via telnet, E-mail, or a special Archie client. Note 2: Using Archie requires a user to be familiar with where the indices are located, i.e. , the user must provide an Archie server domain name or IP address.

Technical English by wpv
ARCHIE
A system for locating files that are publicly available by anonymous FTP.technical glossary, technical terms, glossary, technical glossary


Archie Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries

The Harry Potter Glossary
Archie
A very old wizard who tries to pass as a Muggle wearing a long flowery nightgown [4].


Archie Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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archie

archie
a system to automatically gather, index and serve information on the internet. the initial implementation of archie by mcgill university school of computer science provided an indexed directory of filenames from all anonymous ftp archives on the internet. later versions provide other collections of information.
see also archive site, gopher, prospero, wide area information servers



Archie Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Archie
Archie is a given name of  English origin. It is a popular diminutive of Archibald, meaning true, bold, and valuable.

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