The specifics of each step will vary, depending on the client program being used and the type of Internet connection. Anonymous FTP Anonymous FTP allows a user to access a wealth of publicly available information. No special account or password is needed. However, an anonymous FTP site will sometimes ask that users login with the name anonymous and use their e-mail address as the password. Files on FTP servers are often compressed.
Compression decreases file size.
This enables more files to be stored on the server and makes file transfer times shorter. In order to use a compressed file it needs to be decompressed using appropriate software. It is a good idea to have current virus checking software on the computer before files are downloaded to it. The World Wide Web is non-linear. There is no top, there is no bottom.