16th July 1999
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has been around for years; it's much older than the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). Just as today's Windows versions come with a default Web browser, they also come with an FTP program. Before you download or install a high-end client, see if FTP.EXE does the trick for you. It has neither fancy-schmancy icons nor a point-and-click interface. Select 'Run' from the Start Menu and type "FTP" (without the quotes). For a list of available commands, enter a question mark. NOTE: You may also type "FTP" at a command prompt to run this vanilla client.