Ftp:how and what is it?!!, help! |
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 Sep 25 2005, 05:38 PM
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 ^ Are you dizzy yet?  Group: Member Posts: 109 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 75,761  |
hey
I know FTP stands for file transfer protocol, but what is it and why is it needed for websites? and are there any free ftp programs? |
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| *mipadi* |
Sep 25 2005, 05:39 PM
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FTP is a method of putting and getting files from a remote host (aka "server"). It's often needed for webpages because webpages are often served by a remote server, and the only way to get files to that server is via FTP.
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Sep 25 2005, 05:42 PM
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t-t-t-toyaaa Group: Official Member Posts: 19,821 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 11,270 |
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Sep 25 2005, 05:45 PM
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^ Are you dizzy yet? Group: Member Posts: 109 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 75,761 |
about the hosting server
can it be my own desktop computer? |
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Sep 25 2005, 05:48 PM
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QUOTE(paliking09 @ Sep 25 2005, 6:45 PM) about the hosting server can it be my own desktop computer?  In theory, yes. But this would require setting up the proper server software, leasing a static IP address from your ISP (for maximum efficiency), and possibly even upgrading to a "commercial" account that allows you to run a website. |
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Sep 25 2005, 06:17 PM
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 WarPath Leader. Group: Member Posts: 668 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 216,721 |
You dont need anything else, then a Web Server installed on your computer and a static IP Address, that's all
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Sep 25 2005, 06:56 PM
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For the free FTP thing, you can use trials from SmartFTP or TurboFTP.
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