Ftp is a protocol for transfering files between systems. It is system-independant, meaning you can use it on any system.

We encourage the use of xftp (which has a graphic interface), or the most common one: ftp.

It is most easily used on this system with the command ncftp. Just follow the steps outlined below.

1. Start ncftp

Just type:
>>ncftp
 
 
2. Make Connection
• Anonymous connection

To connect to another computer on which you don't have an account, such as ftp.netcom.com, or oak.oakland.edu, type:
ncftp>open computer-you-wish-to-connect-to
Login as anonymous with the passwd your-email-address.
• Normal connection

To connect to a computer on which you have an account type:
ncftp>open -u computer-you-wish-to-connect-to
 
 
3. Listing files

To list all the files, under the prompt, type:
ncftp>> dir *
 
4. Retrieving files

ncftp>> bin

To get a file called filename, type:
ncftp>> get filename

To get multiple files --- file1.ps, file2.c, file3.CC, then type:
ncftp>> mget file*.*
 

5. Sending files

ncftp>> bin

To send a file called filename, type:
ncftp>> put filename

To send multiple files --- file1.ps, file2.c, file3.CC, then type:
ncftp>> mput file*.*