Download
Download
Download (/daʊnˈloʊd/; from the English words "down" and "load") is a term used in Information Technology to describe the process of receiving data from a remote system, typically a server such as a web server, an FTP server, an email server, or other similar systems. This contrasts with uploading, where data is sent to a remote server.
Etymology
The term "download" comes from the English words "down" and "load". "Down" in this context refers to the direction of data flow, from the server to the user's device, while "load" refers to the data itself. The term was first used in this context in the early days of the Internet, when users would download files from a central server to their personal computers.
Related Terms
- Upload: The process of sending data from a local system to a remote system.
- Server: A computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers, known as clients, over a network.
- Client: A piece of computer hardware or software that accesses a service made available by a server.
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP): A standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network.
- Internet: The global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Download
- Wikipedia's article - Download
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