lou@WNYOSI2.ARPA (07/15/88)
I have an interest in uucp file transfer over Telnet going through a TAC to connect to a host. I am sending the file from a Unisys 5000/50 using System V unix operating system to a Sun using 4.2 BSD. unix operating system. The transfer was successful using a 2400 Hayes compatible modem. When tried over the network uucp failed to start the protocol at the remote site after achieving a connection and a login at the remote site. Received a message (alarm 1) through (alarm 25) before timing out. The LOGFILE message was startup failed. My ultimate question is, has anyone done a uucp transfer successfully and is there something I'm missing. All documentation on uucp is very sketchy. The ultimate goal of my uucp testing is to be able to transfer files through a TAC to sites overseas. Please respond directly to me because I'm not on the distribution list. Louie C. Manganiello NARDAC Wash. Washington Navy Yard Washington D.C. 20374
dlove@WNYOSI2.ARPA (07/15/88)
Paul Traina writes: >>Pardon my ignorance, but I'm confused about running uucp over TCP links. >>My question is why? The ftp/smtp/bsmtp interface seems much better for >>handling files & mail, and for those who run it, the rsh interface seems >>better than uux. So, I ignorantly ask, why do some folk run uucp over TCP? >>There must be some sort of intelligent reason it was added...(?) >>My only guess would be for folks running TCP terminal servers hooked into >>dial-in/dial-out modems .. the remote site dials into the modem, goes via >>tcp to the host, and runs uucp as if the modem was direct-connected to >>the host. >>Since I don't run 4.3 myself (Sun, where are you? Get real.) I don't have >>the benefit of a 4.3 doc set to explain why I want TCP/UUCP. Yes, there is an intelligent reason for the question that addresses a specific problem. The problem that is being addressed by lou@wnyosi2.arpa is that remote users who do not have host access to the MILNET need to be able to transfer files to a host on the MILNET. These remote users are world-wide. Therefore, UUCP via a TAC (therefore TELNET) is being explored, not UUCP via TCP. We have tried Kermit via a TAC, and are exploring UUCP as an alternative solution. Any other possible solutions to this problem would be greatly appreciated. Donnie R. Love NetWorks One Washington Navy Yard Washington D.C.