Downloading Files from FTP Sites
One of the most common ways to distribute files of all types over the Internet is with FTP servers. Unlike web servers, which are specifically designed to work with graphically intense hypertext documents, FTP servers use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to move files between computers. Internet Explorer is capable of acting as a basic FTP client.
To connect directly to an FTP site by using your web browser, enter the name of the site in the Address bar. Because FTP servers don't include graphic support, the display in the browser window will be as austere as the one in Figure 19.13.
Figure 19.13. Don't expect fancy graphics or menus when you connect to an FTP site. Although this listing is plain, it's easy to find ...
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