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Transfer Parameters FTP supports two types of transfer mode, and the commands ASCII and BINARY may be used to switch between them: * ASCII this command provides ASCII or text mode – this is a 7-bit mode and allows the transfer of text files only. The use of ASCII transfer for a non-text file results in a corrupt file being transferred. * BINARY this command ensures the use of binary or image mode – this mode is 8 bit and allows the transfer of binary files (for example, any file format other than ASCII text). Some FTP systems use the abbreviations I for Image (Binary) and A for ASCII. Informational Settings * verbose this command may be used to toggle on/off the display of all messages received from the FTP server. By default verbose mode is on. * system the system command may be used to display the o/system of the FTP server Opening and Closing the FTP Session * close command closes the current session but leave the FTP client running * open command may be used to open a session with