anonymous FTP
n. (Internet) widely-used protocol that allows users to access files from an Internet FTP site without requiring user identification | ||||
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Anonymous FTP Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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anonymous FTP
<networking> An interactive service provided by many Internet hosts allowing any user to transfer documents, files, programs, and other archived data using File Transfer Protocol. The user logs in using the special user name "ftp" or "anonymous" and his e-mail address as password. He then has access to a special directory hierarchy containing the publically accessible files, typically in a subdirectory called "pub". This is usually a separate area from files used by local users.
A reference like
ftp: euagate.eua.ericsson.se /pub/eua/erlang/info
means that files are available by anonymous FTP from the host called euagate.eua.ericsson.se in the directory (or file) /pub/eua/erlang/info. Sometimes the hostname will be followed by an Internet address in parentheses. The directory will usually be given as a path relative to the anonymous FTP login directory. A reference to a file available by FTP may also be in the form of a URL starting "ftp:".
See also Archie, archive site, EFS, FTP by mail, World-Wide Web.
(1995-11-26)
<networking> An interactive service provided by many Internet hosts allowing any user to transfer documents, files, programs, and other archived data using File Transfer Protocol. The user logs in using the special user name "ftp" or "anonymous" and his e-mail address as password. He then has access to a special directory hierarchy containing the publically accessible files, typically in a subdirectory called "pub". This is usually a separate area from files used by local users.
A reference like
ftp: euagate.eua.ericsson.se /pub/eua/erlang/info
means that files are available by anonymous FTP from the host called euagate.eua.ericsson.se in the directory (or file) /pub/eua/erlang/info. Sometimes the hostname will be followed by an Internet address in parentheses. The directory will usually be given as a path relative to the anonymous FTP login directory. A reference to a file available by FTP may also be in the form of a URL starting "ftp:".
See also Archie, archive site, EFS, FTP by mail, World-Wide Web.
(1995-11-26)
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Anonymous FTP
The mechanism of actually connecting to a remote computer, as an anonymous user, normally to transfer files back to your own PC .
The mechanism of actually connecting to a remote computer, as an anonymous user, normally to transfer files back to your own PC .
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Anonymous FTP
Anonymous FTP uses the FTP protocol to allow users access to files (for downloading ). You don't need to have a user ID or a password . With regular FTP, you must enter a user ID and a password to access the site (see FTP ).
Anonymous FTP uses the FTP protocol to allow users access to files (for downloading ). You don't need to have a user ID or a password . With regular FTP, you must enter a user ID and a password to access the site (see FTP ).
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Anonymous FTP
A method for downloading public files using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Anonymous FTP is called anonymous because you don't need to identify yourself before accessing files. In general, you enter the word anonymous or ftp when the host prompts you for a username; you can enter anything for the password, such as your e-mail address or simply the word “guest”. In many cases, when you access an anonymous FTP site, you won’t even be prompted for your name and password.
You can use the Archie system to obtain a list of anonymous FTP sites and files available on each site.
Many FTP sites are protected. Unlike anonymous FTP sites, these restricted FTP sites can only be accessed by individuals who enter a valid username and password.
A method for downloading public files using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Anonymous FTP is called anonymous because you don't need to identify yourself before accessing files. In general, you enter the word anonymous or ftp when the host prompts you for a username; you can enter anything for the password, such as your e-mail address or simply the word “guest”. In many cases, when you access an anonymous FTP site, you won’t even be prompted for your name and password.
You can use the Archie system to obtain a list of anonymous FTP sites and files available on each site.
Many FTP sites are protected. Unlike anonymous FTP sites, these restricted FTP sites can only be accessed by individuals who enter a valid username and password.
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anonymous FTP
Anonymous FTP allows a user to retrieve documents, files, programs, and other archived data from anywhere in the Internet without having to establish a userid and password. By using the special userid of "anonymous" the network user will bypass local security checks and will have access to publicly accessible files on the remote system. See also: archive site, File Transfer Protocol.
Anonymous FTP allows a user to retrieve documents, files, programs, and other archived data from anywhere in the Internet without having to establish a userid and password. By using the special userid of "anonymous" the network user will bypass local security checks and will have access to publicly accessible files on the remote system. See also: archive site, File Transfer Protocol.
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ANONYMOUS FTP
A traditional form of login to a public ftp site where the username is given as ‘anonymous’ and the password is your e-mail address,for example’somebody@sat.com’.
A traditional form of login to a public ftp site where the username is given as ‘anonymous’ and the password is your e-mail address,for example’somebody@sat.com’.
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anonymous FTP
Internet File Transfer Protocol tool allowing you to connect to a site, search through available files, and download any file, document, or program without having to establish a user-id and password on the system where the material resides. By using the special user-id "anonymous", the network user will circumvent local security checks and have access to publicly accessible files on the remote system. Most systems that permit anonymous login require the user's e-mail address as the password.
Internet File Transfer Protocol tool allowing you to connect to a site, search through available files, and download any file, document, or program without having to establish a user-id and password on the system where the material resides. By using the special user-id "anonymous", the network user will circumvent local security checks and have access to publicly accessible files on the remote system. Most systems that permit anonymous login require the user's e-mail address as the password.
Anonymous FTP Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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anonymous ftp
Noun
1. a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available
(synonym) anonymous file transfer protocol
(hypernym) file transfer protocol, FTP
Noun
1. a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available
(synonym) anonymous file transfer protocol
(hypernym) file transfer protocol, FTP
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anonymous ftp
anonymous ftp
n : a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available [syn: anonymous file transfer protocol ]
anonymous ftp
n : a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available [syn: anonymous file transfer protocol ]
Anonymous FTP Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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File Transfer Protocol
FTP or File Transfer Protocol is used to transfer data from one computer to another over the Internet, or through a network.
Specifically, FTP is a commonly used protocol for exchanging files over any network that supports the TCP/IP protocol (such as the Internet or an intranet). There are two computers involved in an FTP transfer: a server and a client. The FTP server, running FTP server software, listens on the network for connection requests from other computers. The client computer, running FTP client software, initiates a connection to the server. Once connected, the client can do a number of file manipulation operations such as uploading files to the server, download files from the server, rename or delete files on the server and so on. Any software company or individual programmer is able to create FTP server or client software because the protocol is an open standard. Virtually every computer platform supports the FTP protocol. This allows any computer connected to a TCP/IP based network to manipulate files on another computer on that network regardless of which operating systems are involved (if the computers permit FTP access). There are many existing FTP client and server programs. FTP servers can be set up anywhere between game servers, voice servers, internet hosts, and other physical servers.
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