Tftp

/ˌti ɛf ti ˈpi/ noun

Definition

Trivial File Transfer Protocol, a simple network protocol used for transferring files between computers.

Etymology

Acronym from English words, developed in 1980 as RFC 783. Created as a simplified version of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) for basic file operations without authentication.

Kelly Says

TFTP's name is delightfully honest - calling itself 'trivial' acknowledges its deliberately minimal design, proving that sometimes the best technology solutions are the simplest ones.

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