Open
1. In general, open refers to something that can be accessed.
2. When referring to computer software, open commonly refers to the process of executing or running a program or accessing or reading a file.
3. When referring to computer hardware or other hardware devices, open refers to physically removing a compartment, such as removing the computer case cover.
4. When referring to a network port, open refers to a specific port being enabled, so that traffic can be transferred through it.
5. When using FTP, open is a command used to establish a connection with a remote computer.
- See the how to use FTP help page for information about open and other FTP commands.
Also see: Execute, Network definitions, Open file, Open with