How can I obtain data files or copies of software programs from the Internet?
Sometimes browsing for information is not enough; you may want to obtain copies of software programs or data files for your own use and manipulation. FTP is a method of transferring files from one computer to another over phone lines. You can transfer many different types of files to your computer. For example, you may want the latest upgrade for a particular software product, or you might find your favorite movie star’s photograph. This feature allows access to information more quickly than sending disks and hard copy materials through regular, or even express mail. There are probably millions of files available via FTP on the Internet. The search tool Archie, a client program, helps you find files stored on FTP sites using keywords that appear in the file names. You enter likely keywords, and Archie searches its database for matches. Archie then sends you a list with full file names and the address information you need to retrieve the file via FTP.
