The Collaborative International Dictionary
ftp \ftp\, FTP \FTP\([e^]f`t[=e]*p[=e]"), n. [acronym from File Transfer Protocol.] (Computers) An acronym for file transfer protocol, a standardized protocol used to allow transmission of files between computers; as, send me the file by ftp. It consists of a set of coded signals which are transmitted between computers, and which inform the receiving computer of the nature of a packet of information to be transmitted, and inform the transmitting computer when a packet has been successfully received.
WordNet
n. protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network [syn: FTP]
Wikipedia
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer computer files between a client and server on a computer network.
FTP is built on a client-server model architecture and uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server. FTP users may authenticate themselves with a clear-text sign-in protocol, normally in the form of a username and password, but can connect anonymously if the server is configured to allow it. For secure transmission that protects the username and password, and encrypts the content, FTP is often secured with SSL/TLS ( FTPS). SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is sometimes also used instead, but is technologically different.
The first FTP client applications were command-line programs developed before operating systems had graphical user interfaces, and are still shipped with most Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems. Many FTP clients and automation utilities have since been developed for desktops, servers, mobile devices, and hardware, and FTP has been incorporated into productivity applications, such as web page editors.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer computer files from one host to another host over TCP-based networks, such as the Internet.
File transfer protocol may also refer to:
- file transfer
- Other protocols for file transfer; see List of file transfer protocols
Usage examples of "file transfer protocol".
Although this is an ftp (file transfer protocol) site, you can access it with your Web browser.
Stoll's patented software boosted the data transfer capacity of the Hermitlink from two- to five-kilobyte blocks using elements of Zmodem file transfer protocol and spread-spectrum.
Stoll's patented software boosted the data transfer capacity of the Hermitlink from two- to five-kilobyte blocks using elements of Z-modem file transfer protocol and spread-spectrum.