Part 5 (1/2)

First of all, FTP avoids certain restrictions on the type of file sent; in particular, you can send binary (non-text) files like programs and pictures; and you are not restricted to any particular length, as is often the case with rams

Not only that, with FTP you can ”browse” a directory of files before choosing one You can move up and down the directory hierarchy and list files, looking for the one you want

Finally, FTP lets you get places that you may not have an account (or a friend to send youthis, called ”anonymous FTP”, is described in the next section There are several hundred ”anonyraraphics Anony--a very important topic indeed

<section 54=””> Anonymous FTP

Further facility with Anon FTP requires a little knowledge of the UNIX operating system See Appendix D for an introduction

<chapter 6=””> Getting on the Internet Step by Step

This course takes a different approach toRather than

In particular, you should contact the following for information

STEP 1 SIGN UP WITH A PROVIDER (exaet on the Internet you need:

1 a home computer,

2 a 1200 or 2400 baud modem that understands AT commands (”Hayes Command Set Compatible”),

3 communications software, and

4 a credit card

This exa up with the bulletin board service DELPHI DELPHI has no commercial relationshi+p with the author

It was chosen for an example because its rates are typical of the low end of the market, it offers nationwide service, it includes afterhours access by SprintNet in its basic fee, and because at this time it offers 5 free hours of Internet access to new subscribers

You should definitely consider other providers You can get information about other providers once you're on the Internet In fact, that will be one of your first steps below

1 Set your modem to 2400 (or 1200) baud, 8 bits, NO parity, 1 stop bit, full duplex, local echo and auto linefeeds off, XON/XOFF on, VT100 emulation (see the manual for your modem, the manual for your communications software, and Appendix A if you need help)

Don't worry if so Usually, for example, full duplex implies local echo off and vice versa, so your software may not list these as separate options

2 Use your communications software to issue (or type directly to your modem) the command ATDT 1 800 365 4656 If you have a pulse-dial phone your will use ATDP instead of ATDT

3 DELPHI will give you explicit instructions, but for reference they will look like this:

A Make sure it is after 6 or 7 pe for daytime access