FTP is used by servers, not personal computers. You can have a FTP on your personal computer, but you will need software and programs to do this. If you don't have the right programs then you don't have a FTP. There are some links on how to set up a FTP below. If your new to this you might want to use Windows XP to set up a server, and if your serious then use Windows Server 2003 or 2008. http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1491 | http://lifehacker.com/software/home-server/how-to-set-up-a-home-ftp-server-130806.php
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File Transfer ProtocolFile Transfer Protocol or FTP is the procedures and rules governing how computer files are uploaded (or downloaded) to the World Wide Web (Internet). When files go from a computer to a personal website, programs use FTP to transfer the files.
For setting up the FTP, you will want to go with the computer technicians. If they are unable to set it up, I would recommend consulting the Geek Squad at your local Best Buy.
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This is called a server. Mostly called a FTP server.
A computer/server and software(s). Use a computer to download Filezilla's server, set it up and bingo, you have a FTP. There are more advanced things to do by creating a FTP but the only things you need to specified above.
Many computers respond to ping requests by default. FTP generally requires additional configuration or software to work. There may be no FTP services running on the target computer, or the firewall/router configuration may be incorrect.
FTP = File Transfer Protocol. It's a way of moving files from one location to another using the Internet. An FTP Server is a computer whose job it is to facilitate FTP transactions - especially the security of the transaction.
FTP stands for file transfer protocol. Some sites use FTP as a way to transfer files from a computer to a web server. Some sites which offer music and movies use FTP for their downloads.
The most common computer protocols are TCP, FTP, and System32.
FTP hosts are a server on the internet that people can access with an FTP client. It allows users to easily exchange data over a fundamental network protocol.