* The protocol for exchanging files over the Internet. FTP works in the same way as HTTP for transferring Web pages from a server to a user's browser and SMTP for transferring electronic mail across the Internet – in that, like these technologies, FTP uses the Internet's TCP/IP protocols to enable data transfer. [1]
* An Internet protocol that enables you to transfer files between computers on the Internet. [2] [3]
* A protocol used on the internet for exchanging files. [4]
* An Internet protocol to move files from one computer to another. [5]

[1] Fenwick & West LLP, FWPS eDiscovery Terminology (11/6/2005). Citing Webopedia Computer Dictionary, http://www.pcwebopedia.com/TERM/F/FTP.html.
[2] Fenwick & West LLP, FWPS eDiscovery Terminology (11/6/2005). Citing Applied Discovery’s Glossary, http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/courtweb/pdf/D02NYSC/03-04265.PDF#page=24
[3] Kroll Ontrack, Glossary of Terms, http://www.krollontrack.com/glossaryterms
[4] Vinson & Elkins LLP Practice Support, EDD Glossary.
[5] American Document Management, Glossary of Terms, http://www.amdoc.com/glossary.shtml

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