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Unknown host Last modified: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
An error message that may be obtained during file transfers. As the user attempts to connect to a remote host, you may see an "Unknown host" error message. This means the hostname you specified does not exit, or was not found. This error message will recommend that the user "Check the spelling of the hostname and try again." See "How to Send Big Files Over The Internet" in the "Did You Know..." section of Webopedia.
File Transfer: Which type should you use? There are many ways to transfer files between computers, depending both on the type of file you want to move and on exactly what or who is going to receive it. Webopedia's Did You Know... How to Send Big Files Over The Internet? Some files are just too big to send via e-mail. However, you don't have to resort to burning a CD and snail mail. We review the options for getting large files from here to there. Webopedia's Tech Support Area Read the descriptions of each tech support Web site below, and choose the one that best suits your needs. We offer these links to help users get the tech support they need.	Related Categories File Transfer Related Terms anonymous FTP BFT File Transfer Protocol FTP FTP Server SFTP Shopping Unknown host Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Movies 9 Model Matches Toys 16 Store Offers