The DOS ftp client accomplishes the same task as the Windows-based Rapid Filer. The DOS ftp client transfers files from a remote computer to your PC drive or from your PC drive to a remote computer. As with Rapid Filer, the DOS ftp requires a networked computer with LAN WorkPlace for DOS installed. The Windows95 ftp client through an MS-DOS prompt works much the same as the LAN WorkPlace for DOS ftp client. The DOS ftp client is not as easy to use as Rapid Filer.
Binary files are files that contain software code other than text.
A spreadsheet or WordPerfect file are binary files. A text file contains just text. A WordPerfect file saved as a DOS text file is a text file. One - Change the current directory on your PC hard drive to the directory where the file you wish to send is located. While it is possible to send files from your A or B drive, it is a good idea to send them from your C drive because reading and writing files is normally quicker from that drive.