anonymous ftp

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anonymous ftp

A researcher downloads a file using anonymous FTP.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A method for public file access: "anonymous FTP" is a service that allows users to connect to a network server to download publicly available files. Users log in with a standard username (typically "anonymous" or "ftp") and provide their email address as a password.
Usage
  • Noun:
    • The software archive is accessible via anonymous FTP.
    • Many open-source projects distribute their code through anonymous FTP servers.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be available via anonymous ftp": to be distributed or obtainable using this specific method.
    • The dataset is available via anonymous FTP from the university's server.
Variants and Related Words
  • FTP (File Transfer Protocol) (n): The underlying network protocol used for transferring files between computers.
  • FTP server (n): A computer that provides files for download using the FTP protocol.
Synonyms
  • Public FTP: A term sometimes used interchangeably with anonymous FTP.
  • FTP site: Can refer to a server offering anonymous FTP access.
Related Phrases
  • Anonymous FTP site: A specific server offering anonymous FTP access.
    • You can find the document on several anonymous FTP sites.
anonymous ftp

A researcher downloads a file using anonymous FTP.

Noun
  1. a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available