Internet tools in Linux (1)

Article Title: Internet access tools in Linux (1 ). Linux is a technology channel of the IT lab in China. Includes basic categories such as desktop applications, Linux system management, kernel research, embedded systems, and open source.
At present, Linux is very popular among the media, but its applications are still in the initial stage. The reason for this situation is that most of the application tools in Linux are not simple enough. This article will introduce a series of Linux-based online tools in detail, hoping to give readers a preliminary understanding.
　　
　　
I. dial-up Internet access and browsers
　　
　　
When we use a modem to access the Internet, we need to configure dial-up Internet access in Windows, that is, configuring ppp. Similarly, in Linux, we also need to configure ppp. In Linux, we can use the dialing tool provided by KDE to easily establish a ppp dialing. With this tool, even beginners can establish dial-up Internet access within several minutes.
　　
In Windows, people usually use Internet Explorer and Netscape Communicator browsers.
　　
In the Linux X window, we can choose from a variety of web browsers, including Netscape Communicator, Opera, and lynx.
　　
1. Introduction to Netscape Communicator
　　
Similar to Communicator on Windows, Netscape provides complete source code and compiled binary code. The program interface of Communicator 4.71 for Linux is exactly the same as that of Communicator under Windows 9x, and runs very stably on Linux. The running effect of the Communicator browser is 1.
　　　
Communicator interface
　　
Readers who need this software package can access the page http://home.netscape.com/download/client_download.html and select the software package from which the software package is located. The Netscape Communicator 4.0x package exists in the release version of RedHat Linux 5 and later versions. the installer of each release version will install it by default during system installation. Currently, the latest stable running version of the Communicator browser is 4.61.
　　
For other releases, you should also select the appropriate software packages and pay attention to the types of software packages, because we need to download different software packages when using different function libraries.
　　
The size of the compressed Netscape Communicator 4.51 file is about 10 MB, which contains components such as email, news reading, and page writer.
　　
After the download is complete, decompress it with gzip and then run the installation program. The installation command is as follows:
　　
#./Ns-install
　　
After installation, we can run Netscape Communicator in Linux.
　　
The configuration of Netscape Communicator is the same as that of Windows 9x.
　　
2. introduction to Opera
　　
Opera is a sophisticated browser with only 2 MB or so. it is small but fully functional. You can download a Linux version of Opera from a site. Currently, the latest Opera version is 4.0 Beta. Opera 4.0 Beta running Effect 2.
　　
　　　
Opera interface
　　
3. about lynx
　　
Lynx is a plain text browser that does not download image information. Therefore, it is fast to browse and is suitable for querying a large number of text materials.
　　
　　
II. FTP client
　　
　　
When surfing the Internet, we often need to download software. most people who like to use Unix are used to using FTP in the command line mode. In fact, there are many graphical FTP tools available for us in the Linux X Window. Let's take a look at these common download clients.
　　
1. mxFtp overview
　　
MxFtp is an FTP client software in the X Window. gtk and motif versions can be downloaded online. MxFtp is a perfect FTP tool in the X Window. it won't feel any different from WS_Ftp. MxFtp running Effect 3.
　　　
MxFtp interface
　　
In fact, mxFtp is just an FTP process coat. it displays the local and remote computer file systems on the graphic interface and transfers files between the local and remote systems. It is equivalent to FTP get and pub in Unix. On the graphic interface, a user logon prompt area is displayed.
　　
Similar to other FTP tools in Windows 9x, mxFtp also requires users to provide logon names (usually anonymous logon account anonymous). users must also enter the remote FTP server to log on. By default, the username is anonymous and the password is user@organisation.com (the user's email address ). Then, the user clicks the connection button. no matter whether the logon is successful or not, the relevant information will be provided in the information area in the window. In the mxFtp running window, you can also select the file transmission mode. There are two options: file mode and binary mode.
　　
You can download mxftpsoftware on the http://www.ajsoft.demon.co.uk/mxftp.html page.
　　
2. Introduction to other download tools
　　
In addition to mxFtp, the following FTP download clients are also commonly used.
　　
(1) KGet: this is a download software that uses the Qt library. it is similar to GetRight. The software can monitor the clipboard and support resumable Upload.
　　
(2) GFtp: this is an FTP software that uses the gtk Library. it is similar to Cute-ftp and supports uploading and downloading.
　　
(3) Wget: it is a common FTP software under the command line and has powerful functions. in addition to resumable data transfer, it also supports directory travel, A website can be fully mirrored to a local device.
　　
(4) nc-0.99: Is a gtk-based download software, very similar to KGet.
　　
　　
III. resumable Upload
　　
　　
There are many resumable Upload tools in Windows, such as GetRight, online vampire, and online Ant Financial. Is there a similar tool in Linux? The answer is yes.
　　
1. download tool
　　
KGet is a download tool running in the Linux KDE window. it is similar to GetRight and Ant Financial software in Windows. You need to compile KGet by yourself. the compilation process is very simple. you only need to compile it according to the instructions provided by the software. For running KGet.
　　　
KGet interface
　　
　　
When you use KGet to download software, the download progress is displayed as a percentage.
　　
2. image tools
　　
If you want to mirror a website on the Internet, you can use XSitecopy in the Linux operating system to complete this function. Image of a site using XSitecopy.
　　
XSitecopy interface
　　
XSitecopy can be downloaded from Jinshan's excellent Linux software download area. Note that after XSitecopy is downloaded, it must be compiled by yourself.