< protocol > (FSP) A protocol , similar to FTP , for copying files between computers. It's designed for anonymous archives , and has protection against server and network overloading. It doesn't use connections so it can survive interruptions in service.
Until 1993-08-12, FSP didn't stand for anything. Wen-King was responsible for the initials and Michael Grubb mg@ac.duke.edu for their eventual expansion. Other suggestions were "File Slurping Protocol", "Flaky Stream Protocol" and "FTP's Sexier Partner".
FAQ .
[fsp-faq, 1993-08-12].
(1997-12-07)