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ftp command

  • 14-03-2001 12:06pm
    #1
    Slaanesh
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 1,863 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    whats the FTP command that connects to a server ?


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  • #2
    Gerry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭Gerry


    open server

    then make sure you type 'binary' for data files, otherwise leave it on ascii for text files




  • #3
    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,687 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    on what platform - on unix to ftp somewhere its plain old 'ftp <hostname>'

    As far as I know, it works in a dos box aswel

    [This message has been edited by tHE vAGGABOND (edited 14-03-2001).]


  • #4
    Enygma
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,651 ✭✭✭Enygma


    Typing 'ftp <address>' gets you there straight away but if you're already in ftp then 'open <address>' connects you to a server.

    Same on DOS and *nix


  • #5
    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,687 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    great minds... wink.gif


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