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Example of using anonymous ftp

Example of using anonymous ftp

1. To connect to the anonymous ftp server at the Univerity of Edinburgh and list the files in the login directory:


ftp>open ftp.ed.ac.uk
Connected to pcserver2.ed.ac.uk.
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Welcome to the University of Edinburgh Anonymous FTP server
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The following anonymous ftp servers are also available:
   ftp.ed.ac.uk	    	University of Edinburgh (this server)
   ftp.dcs.ed.ac.uk	Department of Computer Science
   ftp.lfcs.ed.ac.uk       LFCS
   cumulus.met.ed.ac.uk    Department of Meteorology
   ftp.ucs.ed.ac.uk	Computing Services
   ftp.epcc.ed.ac.uk       Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre

When requested for a username enter 'ftp' or 'anonymous'.
If you experience any problems with this service or wish to
make a comment then send email to:

   ftp@@edinburgh.ac.uk

220 The date and time is Fri Oct 16 16:13:03 1992
Name (ftp.ed:erpl08): anonymous
331 Guest login ok, send your email address as password.
Password: enter your email address
230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply.
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