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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