IntroductionWS_FTP ProLogging Onto an FTP SiteThe FTP process begins when a connection is made between an FTP client and an FTP site. After establishing communication, the client “logs on” with a user ID and password. The user ID and password identify you to the site.Most public FTP sites are set up with an “Anonymous” account: when you connect to one of these FTP sites, you need only identify yourself as “Anonymous” and use an e–mail address as a password. Normally, when you log on anonymously, you see a public folder (usually named something like /pub or /apps) containing the information and software that can be downloaded to your PC. (Access to other folders on the site is usually restricted.)On anonymous FTP sites, look for files called readme, readme.txt, index, or 00index. Many sites use a file like this to provide a catalog of the information available on the site as well as other information about the site, such as a mission statement or operating hours.In addition, an FTP site administrator can also give certain users “accounts” with special permissions. For example, a user with an account may be able to add, delete, and edit files: while an “anonymous” user can only download files. To log on to a site on which you have an account, you’ll need to enter the user name and password that the site administrator has assigned to your account.
