>>HTTP relies on its standard thus you can't add specific FTP commands in the URL such as passing the username and the password. This is one difference.
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>Thanks. Actually, I meant advantages for the end-user - that is me - if the server (e.g., www.OpenOffice.org) supplies both options. Do you think FTP would result in a faster download?
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>Hilmar.


Hilmar,
From that specific site I have used both methods (with Konqueror 3.x) and have not noticed a difference. I have also used drag&drop with both methods and haven't noticed a difference. But, as always, ymmv.