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> > No, it has a host of limitations all it's own, not the least of which is 
> > that is is actually less efficient at transfering files, 
> 
> Balderdash!  HTTP and TCP both send files over identical TCP
> connections, which makes them equally efficient.

From a raw protocol stack, yes.  However, most FTP servers are optimized
for streaming out large bits of static data, while HTTP servers are less
optimized for this.

FTP servers can be more easily optimized (KISS et al), and hence FTP is
a better protocol for simple file transfers.



Nate

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