weiner@terminator.cc.umich.edu (Jeff Weiner) (08/22/90)
This is a little FTP help file that I threw together. I hope somebody finds it useful. Please let me know if anything is unclear or if anyone thinks any changes should be made. Also, please distribute it to anyone who may need it. Thanks, Jmw ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atari.archive.umich.edu FTP Help Welcome to the wonderful world of FTP! This file is designed to help you move around the FTP world easier and more efficiently. Any questions, problems, comments or concerns should be sent to weiner@atari.archive.umich.edu. Part 1: Logging on The first thing to do is to log on to your ftp host. This is done by issuing theappropriate ftp command on your computer, such as 'ftp internet address #' or 'ftp atari.archive.umich.edu'. Assuming the host is up and operating properly, you should see something like this: Connected to 'some internet address #' 220 atari.archive.umich.edu FTP server (Version 4.172 Wed Jun 28 16:09:38 EDT 19 89) ready. Name (35.1.33.8:weiner): At this prompt, type 'anonymous'. Now, you'll see this prompt: 331 Guest login ok, send ident as password. Password: Reply to this prompt with your mail address, in my case that would be weiner@atari.archive.umich.edu. Now, the host should reply, 230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply. ftp> Part 2: Seeing what's there Now that you are logged on to the host, you'll probably want to see what's there. To do this, use the 'dir' command. It will print out a list of directories and/or files. To *enter* one of these directories, use the 'cd directoryname' command. To go back a directory, use 'cd ..'. With these three commands, you should be able to make your way through the archive. Part 3: Gettin' some goodies While manuevering through a ftp site, you've spied that game you've been looking for for such a long time. In order to transfer it to your site, you'll need to use the 'get' command. There's a catch to this however: Unless the file is a text file, you'll first need to issue a binary file type command. It should look something like 'type binary'. Then, you're all set to transfer away!!! Part 4: The download Here's where each system differs. You'll need to use some sort of file transfer system like Kermit, X-modem or Y-modem. Each system has its own little quirks, so it's best to ask around your area for help here. I hope this has been some help to those of you without ftp knowledge. If any one has any suggestions, questions, or comments, please mail them to: weiner@atari.archive.umich.edu, or jeff_Weiner@ubmts.cc.umich.edu Please forward this to anyone who would like a copy, but please keep it intact and do not alter it in anyway. Thanks, Jmw B B B B B B B -- weiner@atari.archive.umich.edu "Ted, I fear that strange Bet your ass I'm a wolverine... things are afoot at the CircleK"