ftp using c

[sramki]

hey all

i would like to ftp a file to a web server .
i will get the web server name from the GUI screen i have and store it in a database .
From the database i shd fetch the path of the server and send a corresponding file to that server .

i need to just know abt the FTP part .how can i do it using C .
how do i initiate the ftp process and transfer the file using a c program .
iam using linux and c .
pl. help very urgent .
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regards
ramki

 

[Kenrae]

You need to execute an external program (ftp directly, or a script executing it). You need the "exec" instructions. Try "man exec" on your shell and you'll see the exact syntax and so on.

 

[Ox258]

I agree. The only two ways I can think of is to either write a script to deal with the logon name/password part, or create a pipe and run through it(works like system call) so you can login in that way. I think running an external cgi script is the easiest way to go.

Tony

 

[RedMatt]

Try libCURL :

http://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/c/

It is a very easy-to-use and complete solution to your problem.