The FTP Client

FTP is an abbreviation for 'File Transfer Protocol'. It is a standard defining how files can be transferred between two computers, both connected to the Internet. It originated in the UNIX world, but since it's a network protocol, it can be used between any two hosts implementing the server and client end of the FTP protocol.

As a client of an FTP server, you're expected to present a username, and a password, when establishing the connection. In this way, some level of security is achieved. On public FTP servers, you can usually login with the 'anonymous' user name, and use an email address as password.

Probe implements an FTP client that is accessed just as ordinary subfolders are. You navigate it as you would navigate any other folder in your computer, with Probe taking care of all the details regarding the connection and the protocol.

• The Probe FTP Client Concept
• Creating a New FTP Connection
• FTP Operation
• FTP Specific Commands
• Some Hints on FTP Use

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