Install and use the command line FTP client NcFTP in Ubuntu

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This article describes how to use the powerful FTP client software NcFTP in Ubuntu 8.10.

The Ubuntu source provides us with the FTP client software NcFTP, but this tool is not very convenient for new users. This article introduces NcFTP, a widely used ftp command line client software. It provides more convenient, fast, and powerful functions, making it easier for us to use the FTP service. NcFTP is widely used in various versions of Linux. Currently, the NcFTP version provided in Ubuntu 8.10 is 3.2.1.

First, let's talk about the installation method. you can install it by using the source code or directly by entering the command.

First introduce the command installation, open the terminal, and enter the code: sudo apt-get install ncftp

NcFTP will soon be installed.

Compared with traditional FTP, NcFTP has the following improvements or changes:
1. Download sub-directories. Download the entire directory and its sub-Directories Using recursive methods.
2. Supports resumable upload. One transmission is not completed. You can transfer unfinished files next time.
3. Anonymous FTP automatic logon. Currently, most FTP sites can log on anonymously, while NcFTP can log on automatically (default ).
4. Supports transmission through the firewall and proxy servers.
5. Supports the bookmarks function. You can place a position in the bookmarks to facilitate future jump.
6. the download progress is displayed.
7. display the transmission rate.
8. The file list is automatically suspended when the page is full. When the ls file list exceeds one screen, NcFTP will automatically pause and wait for any key to continue.
9. Data is transmitted in binary format by default.
10. Supports automatic completion of file names. For example, if there is a file download. list on the server, you only need to enter get down The system can automatically fill in the file name as download. list.
11. automatically remember the directory when the site leaves. The directory will be automatically accessed upon next login.

The following describes how to use NcFTP:

If you use ncftp-u linuxidc 192.168.1.30, you will be logged on to host 192.168.1.30. The system will ask you to enter the root password. See the first box and the second box. If the password is correct, it will be connected.

Enter lls after ncftp/> to list the local directories.

After ncftp/>, enter pls to list the file directories on the FTP server.