Enables a casual user to download files from an Internet site without registering a user identity or password.
A method of accessing an internet computer with the ftp(file-transfer program) which does not require that you have an account on the target computer system. Just log in to the Internet computer with the user name anonymous and use your e-mail address as your password.
A type of file transfer protocol (FTP) that allows you to download files over the Internet without having to enter a specific user name or password when you access a Web site. Many public FTP sites such as shareware sites let you access their Web servers without a user name and password.
Also known as anon FTP; a service provided to make files available to the general Internet community.
Service supported by many Internet hosts. Typically, allows user to download documents, files, programs, and other publicly accessible data using FTP. Users log in using the special user name "ftp" or "anonymous" and their e-mail address as password. May also support uploading of files.
Anonymous FTP allows anyone to access your server and download files from a "public" directory (usually /ftp/pub). Anonymous FTP uploads can be enabled to allow the placing of files onto your server by anyone; however access to the FTP configuration file is required. Both features can be used with any browser or FTP application. FTP access can be controlled via the control panel.
This is a method of bypassing security checks when you logon to an FTP site. This is done by typing "anonymous" as your user ID and your e-mail address as the password.
A network file repository that permits users to log in and download or upload files without having a private user ID and password. To log in, users typically enter “anonymous” as the user ID and their e-mail address as the password.
Used to place files for public inspection and downloading. Depending on the client software being used, you may not have to supply a logon id and password. If one is required, it is: Logon: anonymous Password: your e-mail id.
A system of computers and databases tracking information of FTP servers throughout the world.
A special case of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) that provides a method of permitting anyone to attach to a system via FTP but allows them to have only very limited capabilities, thus enabling portions of the system to be available to the public while still maintaining some level of security.
A method for downloading and uploading files to and from a remote server using FTP, but without having a username or a password. In place of a username, word "anonymous" is used, and in place of a password, an email address is usually used. Enables users to upload or download files from a website with FTP without having their own account.
When use you anonymous FTP, you do not need to have account with the site. You are able to send and receives files from the publicly accessible portion of the web site. Enter the username " anonymous" and your e-mail address when it asks for a password.
A way of using a file transfer program to log on to another computer to copy files.
Allows visitors to upload and/or download predetermined files from designated directories without usernames or passwords. This is different than a regular FTP account
A method of using FTP without having to have an account on the server system. On systems offering an anonymous FTP service, the user names `anonymous' and `ftp' are recognized to allow access using the user's email address as a password.
allows the public to log into an FTP server with a common login. Anonymous FTP is beneficial for the distribution of large files to the public, avoiding the need to assign large numbers of login and password combinations for FTP access. You'll only need this if you want large numbers of people to be able to download files directly from your website.
A guest account which allows anyone to login to the FTP Server. It can be a point to begin access on the host server.
A method for allowing the public to access the FTP Server with a common login (usually "ftp" or "anonymous" and any password (usually the person"s e-mail address is used as the password). Learn more about Anonymous FTP.
A file transfer protocol in which users can access a machine without having to have an account on that machine (i.e. you don't have to be an official user of the system).
Anonymous File Transfer Protocol. Allows the public to log into an FTP server with a common login, avoiding the need to assign passwords to anyone who wants to download files from your Web site. This is unnecessary unless you plan on providing downloadable files to the public.
a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available
a file transfer between locations that does not require
Computers can run a special server known as an anonymous FTP server, which permit guests to log in on the computer and access public resources. In general, when you log in to an FTP site as user anonymous, you (or your browser) use e-mail address for the password string.
Anonymous FTP is a method of accessing another computer via an anonymous account using your email address as the password. This is useful if you want to allow unknown users to download or upload files to a public directory.
A way of using an ftp site without giving your real name, instead you give user name as "anonymous" and use your e-mail address as password. ftp sites normally keep a log of activities.
Anonymous FTP is the capability of a client to set up a public area for remote access to the server for transferring files.
Anonymous FTP allows any visitor to access and download files in a specified directory on your account.
Anonymous FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a method by which your guests can upload content (files) to an incoming directory, without having to create a secured FTP account for them.
A method for logging on to public servers that allows you to download files without a username or password.
a method of transferring files to or from the publicly accessible section of an FTP site. Using anonymous ftp means you don't have to have an account on that site. You simply enter the username anonymous and your e-mail address when it asks for a password.
Enabling anonymous FTP allows visitors to access your web site to upload and/or download files without a unique id and password. By controllable anonymous FTP, we are referring to an environment whereby anonymous access can be limited to specific files and directories. Included with all plans
A means of using FTP to make files readily available to the public. When you start an FTP session with a remote host, you give the login or user name "anonymous" and enter your email address as the password. When you use a URL that starts with ftp:// and a domain name with a Web browser, an anonymous FTP session begins, and you don't have to enter a user name or password.
An FTP service that permits any user, not just those with accounts at the host site, to access and download files.
A special use of FTP that allows anonymous public access to specific files located on a server. This service is frequently used to provide information, white papers, computer software, etc... to the general public.
When a user is allowed to log onto a server without having an account.
allows you to let other people log into your website and download software that you have made available. This is a great way to distribute your products or your favorite programs.
allows you to grant access to certain files for any visitors without a password with the FTP protocol.
Anonymous File Transfer Protocol allows you (or anyone you give the password to) to log into an FTP server with a common login. Anonymous FTP is great if you need to provide access to multiple users in various locations. Using an FTP client, such as CuteFTP, is how you upload your Web pages to your server, so it can be viewed on the Net.
A method of performing file transfers that allows you, as a guest of a remote host, to access a system for the purpose of copying publicly accessible files to a local host.
FTP available to the public, using a login name of "anonymous" and your e-mail address as a password.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a common way to connect to a network, access directories, or obtain files. Usually requires a password and user name.
Anonymous FTP is a method for giving users access to files on a server without having to identify themselves to the server. Anonymous FTP is a common way to get access to a server in order to view or download files that are publicly available.
An FTP server that allows public access to the files stored in the server.
You can use FTP to serve simple documents over the net.
FTP stands for "File Transfer Protocol" and is a way to transfer files from one computer to another. Anonymous FTP refers to the fact that you do not have to authenticate yourself (prove your identity) to the system (i.e., you do not need to use a username and password but can instead use the system anonymously).
A file transfer (FTP) service which allows anyone to download files without a specified login/password pair. This may also be used for uploading documents in the same manner. ookmark (as used in FrontPage) This is a location within a page that can be targeted by a hyperlink. This is also know as an anchor. A common use in a URL looks like this: http://www.sitedirections.com/frontpage/glossary.htm#c Notice the hash mark after glossary.htm. ell This is the smallest component of a table. A table may have one or more cells within any one row.
Ftp stands for file transfer protocol. Basically this allows visitors to upload and download files without a user name or password. The user would just have to login to the Ftp as anonymous and he can choose to download privilege files. This feature is good for people who wish to have directly accessible files available for download or mirror.
A method of using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to log on to another computer to copy files, even though you don't have an account on the computer.
A service which does not require any identification or password to log on a system. It allows users to transfer files, programs, images, and archived data from one computer to another.
Anonymous FTP is the ability to upload and/or download files from our servers without having a login username and password. Obviously, for security reasons, we only allow anonymous FTP to specific directories. Included with all plans
An FTP service that serves any user, not just those who have accounts at the site. Anonymous FTP generally permits downloading of all files but uploading only into a directory called "/incoming".
A method for uploading and downloading files using the FTP protocol without having to supply a username or a password. In place of a username, word "anonymous" is used, and an e-mail address is typically used in place of the password.
A way of accessing an FTP server anonymously. Users must sign on as anonymous and enter their email address to connect to an anonymous FTP site.
An option in File Transfer Protocol (FTP) that allows you to connect to an FTP site, search through available files, and download any file, web document, or program without having to establish an account (a username and password) on the system where the material resides. Most FTP servers allow a limited amount of anonymous FTP users to login at the same time and access only designated files. [Go Back
Anonymous File Transfer Protocol. Used in the process of connecting to a remote computer as an anonymous or guest user in order to transfer public files to your local computer. See also FTP.
Accessing a remote host as a guest for the purpose of transferring copies of files.
Anonymous File Transfer Protocol allows the public to log into an FTP server with a common login (usually "ftp" or "anonymous" and any password (usually the person's e-mail address is used as the password). Anonymous FTP is benefitial for the distribution of large files to the public, avoiding the need to assign large numbers of login and password combinations for FTP access.
A method by which files can be transferred over the Internet through FTP (File Transfer Protocol) without the use of a password or the creation of a user account.
By using the word "anonymous" as your user ID and your email address as the password when you login to an FTP site, you can bypass local security checks and gain limited access to public files on the remote computer. This type of access is available on most FTP sites.
A method for downloading and uploading files using FTP protocol without having a username or a password. In place of a username, word "anonymous" is used, and in place of a password, email address is usually used. If a hosting plan offers this service, your users will be able to download or upload files with FTP without having their own account.
User gets access to a remote server through FTP (File Transport Protocol) without having a user account on the same server. When connecting to a server, a user will enter their e-mail address instead of a password, and the system supporting this service will assign the user a user name "anonymous".
A method of obtaining freeware from the Internet. With an implementation of the FTP protocol, users can get public domain software from Internet sites, using the word anonymous for a login ID, and their
[email protected] as the password. A database called Archie contains a list of what is available from anonymous FTP sites, and can be reached at "archie.mcgill.ca" and at "archie.sura.net."
Some FTP sites allow users to use the word "anonymous" as a User ID and their e-mail addresses or "guest" as a Password when they log in. This allows the users to bypass local security and gain limited access to download public files on the FTP site. This type of access is not available on all FTP sites, and may be restricted to a maximum number of anonymous users on others. See File Transfer Protocol.
This allows a user to remotely access a FTP server even if it you don't have an account. This account generally has some secure features and can allow users to copy files to or from a public directory. Some computer systems set up for the user to login with the name of ananymous or FTP and the password can be the user's email address.
Method of Access] The term refers to an FTP session that doesn't require user account information (username and password). This method is especially useful for creating "upload areas" where any user can put his/her files. see also: FTP
A special login used to access public FTP files. See FTP
A method of obtaining files via FTP (see File Transfer Protocol) where files are publicly available and not restricted. Users login as "anonymous" or "ftp" and leave their e-mail address for a password.
A way to use the FTP program to log on to another computer to copy files when you don't have an account on the other computer. When you log on, enter 'anonymous' as the username and your 'e-mail address' as the password. This gives you access to publicly available files.
The proccess of logging on to an ftp server using anonymous as your username and your email address as the password. See Also: FTP
A method for allowing the public FTP files without requiring a login.
Anonymous FTP uses the FTP protocol to allow users access to files (for downloading). You don't need to have a user ID or a password. With regular FTP, you must enter a user ID and a password to access the site (see FTP).
This allows visitors to your site to login anonymously and place files on your server.
this enables a user to retrieve files from another site on the internet without having to establish a user-ID and password on the system.
A method of given users access to files without needing to identify themselves to the server. To transfer files using anonymous FTP, the user logs into an off-campus computer as "anonymous". Then it's a matter of adding the file name and extension to the end of the URL. The user can then see the file. If they want to use an FTP Program they still have to login as "anonymous". ( Note: You must give the EXACT File Name (Case sensitive) and EXTENSION to the user. E.g. .doc or .pdf files.)
A service that allows free public access to archived documents, files, and programs via the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). It's not necessary to have a user ID and password when logging into an anonymous FTP site. The user ID "anonymous" bypasses local security checks; often email addresses serve as courtesy passwords. See also File Transfer Protocol.
A service available at some Internet sites that gives any user access to data files and applications using FTP. With anonymous FTP, users don't need a special password to retrieve files. They are available to the public.
See FTP. Method of logging into an Internet site with the account name "anonymous" to retrieve files that are available to the public.
Using an account name, "anonymous" to log into an Internet site and retrieve public files.
Anonymous FTP (File Transfer Protocol). The procedure of connectingto a remote computer, as an anonymous or guest user, in order totransfer public files back to your local computer. (See also FTP)
A means of using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) in which a user starts a ftp session with a remote host, gives the login or user name "anonymous", and their e-mail address as a password.
Allows any user to retrieve files from selected directories. Most anonymous FTP servers implement security measures to prevent users from accessing anything but the designated public information areas. By using the special userID of "anonymous" the network user will bypass local security checks and will have access to publicly accessible files on the remote system.
Allows for users to access your web site with standard File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client software in order to upload/download files without supplying a unique username and password (anonymous). With the advent of the current HTTP specifications and browsers, however, this is fairly moot, since the same can be done through your browser.
A public service that allows anyone to retrieve or upload files from a networked computer. The service uses the standard File Transfer Protocol (FTP), with an account named "anonymous". The password for the account is usually "guest" or an "@" sign followed by the user's email address.
accessing a machine with the FTP protocol without having to obtain an account on that machine; accessing a public repository of material that can be obtained using FTP and logging in using the account name anonymous
Using FTP with a user name of anonymous and the user's e-mail address as a password. A common way of making files available to the general public on the Internet.
An FTP commection established using the username "anonymous" and the email address of the person making the request as the password. This is the type of connection established by a Web browser by default. See also: FTP
An option in FTP that allows users to download files without having to establish and account.
Describes the process of connecting to a computer (" FTP ing") to down load files or programs. Anonymous comes in to play here because you would normally need a password and an user ID to log into a computer. In this instance, one would use the word "Anonymous" as their user ID and typically their Email address as their password. As you can see anyone with access can then logon to the computer -- if it allows Anonymous FTP. Normally, Anonymous FTP access affords the user far less privileges than a "regular" user. Unless of course you are a hacker.
A method for downloading and uploading files using FTP protocol without having a username or a password. "Anonymous FTP" indicates that a user may log into the remote system as user "anonymous" with an arbitrary password. A common convention is that the user's email address is supplied as the password, e.g. "yourname@yoursite".
A method of uploading or downloading files using the File Transfer protocol (FTP). Primarily used to download public files, the user can login using their e-mail as a username, and "anonymous" as a password.
these Internet sites let you access their data without registering or payee a fee.
A method for allowing the public to download files using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) so that they don't have to identify themselves. Usually the username "anonymous" should be used, and either the password is provided by the FTP server, or anything may be used as the password.
The procedure of connecting to a remote computer as a guest user to transfer public files back to the local computer.
Anonymous FTP allows a user to retrieve documents, files,programs, and other archived data from anywhere in the Internetwithout having to establish a userid and password. By using thespecial userid of "anonymous" the network user will bypass localsecurity checks and will have access to publicly accessible fileson the remote system. See also: archive site, File TransferProtocol. ANSI
System to retrieve data stored on FTP servers which allow access to publicly accessible files without having to provide an userid and a password. Just by using the special userid of "anonymous". Netiquette however says that you have to provide your e-mail address as a password.
FTP services requiring no specific authentication, using a login name of "anonymous" and your e- mail address as a password.
Allows users to log onto an FTP server with a shared anonymous login. An Anonymous user can then download files from the FTP server.
A protocol that allows users to transfer files between TCP/IP-connected computers. A user will log in to an FTP server using anonymous as the user ID and guest as the password. This process gets a user into a special, usually restricted, area of the FTP server.
Anonymous FTP can be setup to allow uploads of data to your website. Uploaded files can not be downloaded through the Anonymous FTP system, only the website owner can access them. Anonymous FTP is useful for letting clients upload art work, job files or other types of data. This service can be configured from the control panel.
Many computersystems throughout the Internet offer files through anonymous FTP. This means that you can access a machine without having to have an account on that machine (i.e. you don't have to be an official user of the system). These anonymous FTP servers contain software, documents of various sorts, files for configuring networks, graphic images, songlyrics and all sorts of other information. Archives for electronic mailing lists are often stored on and are available through anonymous FTP. An enormous amount of information is stored on these machines and is ready for anyone who's seeking it.
Archive sites where Internet users can log in and download files and programs without a special username or password. Typically, you enter anonymous as a username and your e-mail address as a password.
(File Transfer Protocol) – On the Internet , people and companies often place files that can be downloaded; for example software upgrades. To transfer the file you must make a connection to their host machine. Hosts require a username and password to allow access: often the sites allow you access by logging in using the account name anonymous, thus these sites are called anonymous ftp servers. See Also: FTP To top
An open-access way of using Internet File Transfer Protocol for downloading files from a server that you don't have an account on (user name and password). Most Net and Web software is now configured to perform an "anonymous login" automatically when you click on a hypertext link to a file on an FTP server, or download a file with an FTP graphical interface program.
a process for document retrieval using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP); user logs on (as "anonymous") but does not need a password to access documents on the server
Allows anonymous access to an FTP server (See FTP).
Allows visitors to upload and download specified files from designated directories without usernames or passwords. Anonymous FTP differs standard "FTP Access" which requires userames and passwords.
The use of the FTP program to connect to a host computer on the Internet, access its public directories, and transfer files from the host to your computer. Anonymous FTP is the most common way to search for and download files. Hundreds of host computers on the Internet let anyone use anonymous FTP to look through directories for files they want. You can download from our server at ftp://kinsman.epix.net
Capability of setting up a public area for remote access to your server.
A file retrieval program with a common public password. See also File Transfer Protocol.
The process of connecting to a server that does not require any identification or password. The username used is either blank or "anonymous" and the password is optional. When you are connected to an anonymous FTP server, you are said to be a guest of the server. Several repositories of Macintosh software are available to all by anonymous FTP.
Anonymous FTP allows a user to retrieve documents, files, programs, and other archived data from anywhere in the Internet without having to establish a userid and password. By using the special userid of "anonymous" the network user will bypass local security checks and will have access to publicly accessible files on the remote system. See also: archive site, File Transfer Protocol.
Using the Internet's File Transfer Protocol (FTP), anonymous FTP is a method for giving users access to files so that they don't need to identify themselves to the server. Using an FTP program or the FTP command interface, the user enters "anonymous" as a user ID. Usually, the password is defaulted or furnished by the FTP server. Anonymous FTP is a common way to get access to a server in order to view or download files that are publicly available. If someone tells you to use anonymous FTP and gives you the server name, just remember to use the word "anonymous" for your user ID. Usually, you can enter anything as a password. Source: Whatis.com
The use of the FTP file transfer program to log on to another computer system via the Internet to obtain files from a public-access archive. Anyone is allowed access, since no login name or password is required.
Anonymous FTP uses the Internet's file Transfer Protocol (FTP) but without the user having to identify themselves to the server.This area contains files that are publicly available to anyone can be viewed or downloaded. The user should enter "anonymous" as their user ID and the password is usually defaulted.
Anonymous FTP allows a user to retrieve documents, files, programs, and other archived data from anywhere in the Internet without having to establish a userid and password. By using the special userid of "anonymous" the network user will bypass local security checks and will have access to publicly accessible files on the remote system. Most anonymous FTP sites require a valid Internet address for the password.
A method of logging on to another computer to download files without having an account on the other computer. Typically used for public downloads of software, you would use Anonymous for the login, and your e-mail address for your Password.
A system to retrieve documents, files and programs from computers on the Internet which provide public access.
FTP is a method of uploading or downloading public files using FTP.
A type of FTP access that allows a person to connect to your Web server with an FTP client and retrieve files from the usr/home/ username/ftp/pub directory of your Web server without the need for a username and password. Optionally, anonymous FTP can be configured to allow users to send files to your Web server on a directory-by-directory basis.
A method of sharing files on the Internet. A variety of software that can provide FTP function is available in most networking software packages. Anonymous FTP simply means a computer will allow anyone using the FTP software access to a special directory fo files on its disk drive. This service is called Anonymous FTP because the user name used is "anonymous." When asked for a password, simply enter your e-mail address.
An FTP session that uses login name anonymous to access public files. A server that permits anonymous FTP often allows password@, signifying an e-mail address.
FTP access that is allowed to anyone. Users enter anonymous as the user name and can enter anything as a password. Many sites request anonymous users to enter their email address as their password. This permits access to files considered in the open for general use.
The ability to access a remote computer system on which one does not have an account, via the Internet's File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Users have restricted access rights with anonymous FTP and usually can only list, view, or copy files to or from a public directory on the remote system. Many FTP sites do not permit anonymous FTP access in order to maintain security. See also FTP.
Allows visitors to upload and/or download predetermined files from designated directories without usernames or password. This is different from "FTP access."
Allows internet users to access certain servers via FTP (file transfer protocol) using a general password such as GUEST or ANONYMOUS for the purpose of downloading freeware and shareware files.
Using FTP without establishing a user ID and password.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is another way files are transmitted via the Internet. You can also reach FTP sites via the Web. An anonymous FTP site usually allows only a certain number of anonymous users to connect and retrieve its files at one time. It typically is a database for many software programs and files.
A traditional form of login to a public ftp site where the username is given as 'anonymous' and the password is your e-mail address, for example '
[email protected]'. See ftp.
A method of accessing files that are publically available on the Internet. Instead of using an FTP application and logging in as yourself, you log in using anonymous as your account name, and you give your email address as your password.
A mechanism to get files from, or put files to, a remote computer, when you do not have an account on that remote computer.
Public file servers that can be accessed by means of anonymous login and using an email address as the password.
Using the FTP function of the Internet anonymously by not logging in with an actual, secret login ID and password. Often permitted by large, host computers who are willing to share openly some of the files on their system with outside users who otherwise would not be able to log in.
Anonymous FTP stands for "Anonymous File Transfer Protocol" and is ...
An FTP site which does not require you to have a logon ID. Not all FTP servers make their file archives available to all Internet users. If they do, you can access the site by logging in using the ID "anonymous." It allows a user to retrieve (and sometimes deposit) documents, files, programs, and other archived data from archives in the Internet without having to establish a user ID and password on the computer that contains the archive. Many, but not all, computers used as FTP archive sites allow anonymous access. By using the special user ID "anonymous" and the password "guest" you can have limited access to publicly accessible files on the remote system. Many systems now request the user's e-mail address as a password to ensure better tracking. See also File Transfer Protocol. WWWebfx Home Page
Sites on the Internet that allows anyone to connect and transfer files from their public directories. They form the backbone of the transfer for Internet users.
Allows you and your users to transfer files anonymously via FTP
A file transfer (FTP) service in which any user can copy files by logging on with the name “anonymous.” See also FTP
The web standard of moving files between two Internet sites. FTP is a way to login to another Internet site for the purposes of retrieving and/or sending files. Anonymous FTP allows public accessibility to files.
Sites (servers) that allow anyone access to download files (usually software).
To connect to an FTP server without providing a personal login ID and password. Often permitted by large host computers who are willing to openly share some of their system files to outside users who otherwise would not be able to log in. See Also: FTP, Login, Password
Users may gain access to a remote server using FTP without actually having an account on that server. The user's E-mail address is usually given as a password and the user name 'anonymous' is assigned to the user by systems supporting this service.
an FTP connection that does not require a username or password
Downloading files from a machine which lets you log in without having an account or a user id. The word anonymous is used as the login id and your email address is used as the password. See also file transfer protocol (FTP).
This is a method of using FTP without a password. Anyone who wishes to make files publicly available can allow users to use FTP by specifying anonymous for the user name, and their email address for the password.
A publicly available Internet file site. Users must sign on as anonymous and enter their email address to connect to an anonymous ftp site.
An FTP session that does not require a user ID and password. Often permitted by large host computers who are willing to openly share some of their system files to outside users who otherwise would not be able to log in. See Also: FTP, Login, Password
(Anonymous File Transfer Protocol) -- An interactive service provided by many Internet hosts allowing any user to transfer documents, files, programs, and other archived data using File Transfer Protocol.
An Internet File Transfer Protocol (FTP) option that allows you to let others onto your web site to download files that you have made available, without first establishing an account. Most FTP servers are set up to allow a limited amount of anonymous FTP users to log in at the same time, and only provide access to designated files.
This feature allows to give public FTP access to a dedicated directory in your account. This allows users without accounts to access files by entering the username anonymous, along with their email address as a password. Because anyone can access files that have been set up for anonymous FTP, it is necessary to be careful to use it only for files meant for public consumption. See also FTP Subaccount and Virtual FTP.
Also known as anon FTP. A service that makes files available to the general Internet community, FTP allows files to be transferred to or from a host without the need for a user ID on that host.
An interactive service provided by many Internet hosts allowing any user to transfer documents, files, programs, and other archived data using File Transfer Protocol. The user logs in using the special user name "ftp" or "anonymous" and his e-mail address as password. He then has access to a special directory hierarchy containing the publically accessible files, typically in a subdirectory called "pub". This is usually a separate area from files used by local users. A reference like ftp: euagate.eua.ericsson.se /pub/eua/erlang/info means that files are available by anonymous FTP from the host called euagate.eua.ericsson.se in the directory (or file) /pub/eua/erlang/info. Sometimes the hostname will be followed by an Internet address in parentheses. The directory will usually be given as a path relative to the anonymous FTP login directory. A reference to a file available by FTP may also be in the form of a URL starting "ftp:". Source: Dictionary.com
Anonymous File Transfer Protocol. A mechanism for moving files from a user machine to or from a remote Internet machine anonymously. In other words you do not have to identify yourself with a user name or password.
A means of using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) in which a user starts an ftp session with a remote host through a Web browser, gives the user name "anonymous," and email address as a password.
An Internet facility which includes an FTP server which allows open access to the public. User's do not need an account on the system to access files on an anonymous FTP server and upload or download files to that server. Andrea located many anonymous FTP sites on the Internet which had freeware and shareware programs for her Macintosh computer.
A method of using the FTP program to log on to another computer to copy files, even though you don't have an account on the other computer. When you log on, you enter anonymous as the username and your address as the password, and you get access to publicly available files. Also See: FTP
An anonymous FTP site allows Internet users to log in and download files from the computer without having a private userid and password. To login, you typically enter anonymous as the userid and your email address as the password.
An FTP session where you log in using "anonymous" as your user id, and you enter your e-mail address as the password.
The ability to access an FTP on which one does not have an account. Usually, anonymous users have more constrained access rights than users with accounts
Computers can run an anonymous FTP server, which lets anyone log in to the computer under the username anonymous, and access public resources. In general, when you log in as user anonymous, you (or your browser) use your e-mail address for the password string.