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ANONYMOUS FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

File transfer protocol that allows a user to convey public files from an anonymous FTP server.

CONT

A term used on the Internet for moving files around. FTP stands for "File Transfer Protocol. "The "anonymous" part means you can usually log on to a site and access data there without paying a fee or registering.

Key term(s)
  • anonymous file transfer protocol

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
CONT

Terme utilisé [sur] Internet pour parler de transfert de fichiers. FTP signifie «protocole de transfert de fichiers». L'appellation «anonyme» vient du fait que vous pouvez habituellement entrer dans un site et, là, accéder à des données gratuitement ou sans devoir vous inscrire.

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