FTP

FTP has become a common practice of transmitting content from a user’s computer to a network such as the internet. It can be used to make transmissions between computer accounts or to access archives on the web. In order for it to work, FTP programs or clients are required to aid with the transmission. FTP clients offer a graphical user interface that make way for the simple dragging and dropping of file icons or links between windows. When opening the program, a user is required to enter the name of the FTP host along with a personal username and password. A web browser can be redirected to an FTP URL just like an HTTP address would. Using a browser for FTP makes it easier for a user to browse larger directories, read and access complex web pages. A web browser will also handle many of the details in regard to connecting to an FTP site. Though this has proven to be convenient strategy, web browsers tend to run slower, have limited features and are not as reliable as traditional FTP clients.