Transferring Data From the Internet

Contents

15.1. ASCII vs. Binary Transfers
15.2. Connecting to a Remote Server
15.3. Transferring Files
15.4. Setting Up an HTTP Proxy Server
15.5. For More Information

Abstract

GNOME FTP (gFTP) is a multithreaded file transfer client. It supports FTP, FTPS (control connection only), HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, and FSP protocols. Futhermore, it allows the transfer of files between two remote FTP servers via FXP. To start GNOME FTP, press Alt+F2 and enter gftp.

Figure 15.1. GNOME FTP

GNOME FTP

ASCII vs. Binary Transfers

There are two common ways of transferring files via FTP: ASCII and binary. ASCII mode transfers files as text. ASCII files are .txt, .asp, .html, and .php files, for example. Binary mode transfers files as raw data. Binary files are .wav, .jpg, .gif, and mp3 files, for example.

To change the transfer mode, either click FTP+Binary or FTP+Ascii.

For FTP transfers, you can also choose FTP+Preferences, click the FTP tab, and select the Transfer Files in ASCII Mode option.