1. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 1 Downloading and Storing Data Using FTP and Other Services to Transfer and Store Data Tutorial 5

2. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 2 Objectives Download an FTP client program using a Web browser. Download a compression program using a Web browser. Explore storage options on the Internet.

3. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 3 Visiting and Using a Download Site A good way of locating software on the Internet is to use one or more Internet search engines. Several Web sites provide links to freeware and shareware programs.  Download.com  Shareware.com  Tucows.com

4. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 4 Downloading Programs Freeware: software that is available to users at no cost and with no restrictions.  Bugs: errors sometimes contained in freeware due to limited testing of the software.

5. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 5 Downloading Programs Shareware:  similar to freeware, but it is usually available for free during a short evaluation period  after the evaluation expires, it stops functioning  users are expected to stop using it after the specified initial trial period and uninstall it from their computers

6. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 6 Downloading Programs  Limited Edition (LE) or Evaluation Version:  a restricted version of a shareware program  you can sometimes download a limited edition version and use it for free

7. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 7 File Compression Program (WinZip) WinZip is a popular file compression program which is available for free during its evaluation period. File compression programs compress files  decreases the original size of most files  decrease the time it takes to upload and download files. Restoring a compressed file to its original state is called  file decompression or file expansion.

8. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 8 Compressing and Decompressing Files The most common extension for compressed files is.ZIP

9. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 9 Using Online Storage Services When you use an ISP for your Internet connection and e-mail services, you might also receive some free space to use to store a Web site or files.

10. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 10 Using Online Storage Services Users access the online storage space using an FTP client program, Web browser, or other interface. The space is secured with an account name and password.

11. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 11 Using Online Storage Services Many businesses rely on online storage services to send and receive large files. Store computer backup files. Store collections of sound files. Personal Web sites, and other data.

12. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 12 Using Online Storage Services Online providers  limit the number of transfers and amount of space provided  or charge small monthly fee  or a combination of both.

13. XP New Perspectives on The Internet, Sixth Edition— Comprehensive Tutorial 5 13 Online Storage Providers Some popular online storage providers are:  Xdrive Technologies (xdrive.com)  My Docs Online (mydocsonline.com)  Yahoo! Briefcase links for learning about xdrive services and features