See shouting . P rotocol is used to transfer files to and from computers. FTP is most frequently used to transfer files between UNIX systems. Today, you can also use FTP client software on your computer that will allow you to transfer files to and from your online account. An application-specific device that connects otherwise incompatible networks.
Gateways convert data codes and transmission protocols to enable interoperability.
The GIF file format is popular because it uses a compression method to make files smaller. Gopher Internet public database browsing and searching program. Pronounced gooey , any windowing operating system is a graphical user interface. Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and X-Windows are all GUI's. People-speak for the way we are treated by computers.