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@@ -27,12 +27,11 @@ Boost Libraries</a> to create object libraries.
 <h2>Download</h2>
 The boost libraries are available in various formats:
 <ul>
-  <li><a href="ftp://boost.sourceforge.net/pub/boost/release/">FTP download</a> all of Boost as a single archive
+  <li><a href="http://boost.sourceforge.net/release/">HTTP download</a> all of Boost as a single archive
 file (<a href="#.zip">.zip</a> or <a href="#.tar.gz">.tar.gz</a>) file from our
-    SourceForge FTP site. Older versions also available. (FTP download is
+    SourceForge HTTP site. Older versions also available. (This option is
     suggested first since it doesn't count against our web site host's monthly
-    fee.&nbsp; But some users behind firewalls can't use FTP, and the
-    SourceForge FTP site is sometimes down or very busy.)</li>
+    fee.)</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
   <li><a href="../boost_all.zip">ZIP download</a> all of Boost as a single archive