FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, and it is used to transfer files between computers. You can use FTP to exchange files between computer accounts, to transfer files between an account and a desktop computer, or to access software archives on the Internet.There are many freeware or shareware FTP programs available on the Internet, check Tucows.com for the latest and greatest.

There are other ways of managing data files through Network Storage Systems like EMC² and Itunes, where you can store your files on their web. Google and Aol are even getting into the storage game, and emergence of private clouds is a watchword for investors.

FTP is usually used to download software from the Internet or upload content files like images to Flicker or HTML for your web domain.

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