Chris Ogniben @ 1:2604/404 wrote on 02-21-98 14:57 about *Re: Ftp error*
 CO> a question which is important to me.  I like to know if there is
 CO> any software available out there for 286s that would allow me to
 CO> be able to use FTP. 
There is.
 CO>  Now as far as i know is that in order to use FTP is that i have
 CO> to go online and go to a bbs system or a provider with the
 CO> internet functons to use the FTP. 
Yeppers.......that is for a full FTP session.  It is possible to FTP files 
through the Fidonet netmail area of BBSes, depending on whether the sysop 
allows netmail access etc.  Check with your sysop for further info on this. 
Also check on your local BBSes for a information file call WHIZBANG.ZIP which 
explains how to go about access the internet through the netmail area of a 
bbs.
 CO>  But is there any programs that would allow me to be able to
 CO> connect to FTP without having to use a provider? 
No.
 CO> which costs money per month to use the internet.  And not
 CO> everyone can affoard a new computer like myself so we are left
 CO> out in the cold. 
Check to see if there are any FreeNet providers (schools, libraries, freenet 
user groups) in your area.
 CO> communications program to dial up numbers to bbs's where it is
 CO> free and easy. 
BBS'ing isn't free........you may have free access to your BBSes (as all 
callers do to my BBS) but I and other sysops still have to pay the phone 
bills, electricity, net connection dues, Fidonet and othernet access costs, 
wear and tear on our equipment etc.  :-)
 CO>  I know that the answer is probably no but i think that is the
 CO> one thing that bugs me about the new stuff that is out there. 
Yes the "new" stuff is out there....most of it boring and probably very, very 
little you can run on a 286 system.  One thing though Chris.....386/486 
motherboards and ram are really cheap these days; it would really be worth 
your while to see if you can get a 386/486 motherboard to stick in your 
present computer.
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