If you're running a version of UNIX, then you'll already have an ftp command. Otherwise, if you still haven't got an FTP client then perhaps a shareware FTP client will suit you. There are plenty around, and Tucows is as good a place as any to start looking. You've got your Internet connection, and you've got your FTP client software. Just before you get too carried away, it's worth spending a moment thinking about a home for your new pages.
Some Internet providers throw in a bit of free space along with the connection.
If you've got some free space, it may not be enough, but it will certainly see you through the early stages. There are lots of providers out there that will happily rent space, and the service and charges vary a great deal. In particular, watch out for the minimum size, setup costs, usage surcharges and also reliability. The majority of people probably won't be using Microsoft Word and Internet Assistant v2. As we mentioned earlier, Tucows is as good a place as any to start looking for software to download.