You can find almost any kind of file on FTP servers:  text, picture, sound, movie, as well as the most-updated software (applications, Internet programs, compilers, and more).

To download these files, your computer needs an FTP client.  This can be a special FTP program such as WS FTP for PC  or Anarchie for Mac.  These programs are dedicated solely to FTP and feature various functions.  However, it's much simpler (especially for FTP beginners) to use a Web browser like Netscape Navigator.