What Files Are Available Via FTP?

A huge diversity of files and file archives exist at various locations on the internet. Below are a few of the many kinds of materials that may be available:

KINDS OF FILES

  • Data Sets
  • Curricular Materials
    • Syllabi
    • Tutorials
    • Laboratory exercises
    • PowerPoint files
  • Web Pages
  • Proceedings of Conferences
  • Computer Software Programs
  • Computer Code
  • Software Updates
    • Operating system updates
    • Drivers for printers and other peripherals
    • Application updates
    • File converters
    • Patches for software
  • Images, Sounds, Movies
  • Manuals and Books

CAVEATS FOR FTP SURFERS

  • How accurate is any data?
  • Does it come from a reliable source?
  • Is it up to date?
  • Will the resource be transitory?
  • Has virus checking been done?

A HOMELY EXAMPLE:
HOW WE USE FTP IN THE LIBRARY

  • Web page publishing
  • Obtaining software updates and patches
  • Loading and updating bibliographic records
  • BISAC interface for ordering books from vendors and receiving order confirmations

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Last Update: 05/24/97