Ftp is a protocol for transfering files between systems. It is system-independant, meaning you can use it on any system. It is most easily used on this system with the command ncftp. Just follow the steps outlined below.
 
 

1. Start ncftp

Just type:
>>ncftp
 
 
2. Make Connection
• Anonymous connection

To connect to another computer on which you don't have an account, such as ftp.netcom.com, or oak.oakland.edu, type:
ncftp>open computer-you-wish-to-connect-to
Login as anonymous with the passwd your-email-address.
• Normal connection

To connect to a computer on which you have an account type:
ncftp>open -u computer-you-wish-to-connect-to
3. Listing files

To list all the files, under the prompt, type:
ncftp>> dir *
 
4. Retrieving files

ncftp>> bin

To get a file called filename, type:
ncftp>> get filename

To get multiple files --- file1.ps, file2.c, file3.CC, then type:
ncftp>> mget file*.*
 

5. Sending files

ncftp>> bin

To send a file called filename, type:
ncftp>> put filename

To send multiple files --- file1.ps, file2.c, file3.CC, then type:
ncftp>> mput file*.*