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FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

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Anonymous FTP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) List
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/ftp-list/faq/
This document gives answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about Anonymous FTP.
Archie
http://w2.eff.org/Net_culture/Net_info/EFF_Net_Guide/EEGTTI_...
A short introduction to using Archie to search for information available via FTP. It includes the Telnet addresses of five of the major archie servers in North America. It describes the basic login and searching procedures as well as how to interpret your search results, all in a 5K text file. This page is part of the FTP section of EFF's (Extended) Guide to the Internet.
List of Anonymous FTP Servers by Subject
http://w2.eff.org/Net_culture/Net_info/EFF_Net_Guide/EEGTTI_...
This page links to descriptions and addresses of 40 anonymous FTP sites listed by subject (from Amiga to Pets to XWindows). Note: This site does not link the user to the FTP site using via the Web; it simply displays the FTP address and a brief description of each site. This page is part of the FTP section of EFF's (Extended) Guide to the Internet.
Odd Letters -- Decoding File Endings
http://w2.eff.org/Net_culture/Net_info/EFF_Net_Guide/EEGTTI_...
A brief (6K) text file which lists common file extensions found in FTP sites, and what types of files need to be decoded or decompressed before you can use them. This page is part of the FTP section of EFF's (Extended) Guide to the Internet.

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