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Notes:
Here we see a matrix that gives the pros and cons of each method of accessing Census 2000 data. Briefly, the FTP method is designed solely for experienced data users who have a vast knowledge of complicated downloads involving segmented files. American FactFinder is an easy-to-use, free data tool that all users will find helpful. AFF is subject to some download limitations though. Purchasing CD-ROMs will keep users from having to be on-line to download large amounts of data. The CD-ROM has a Graphical User Interface (GUI - basically the windows usability format) with preformatted tables, in addition to the raw data files available for download.
Now we’ll take a closer look at File Transfer Protocol.
