RWWMAINT@MSU.BITNET (Rich Wiggins) (02/05/90)
>I just finished adding the ARC format to LISTEARN. Users requesting >software or archives from LISTSERV@TREARN are recommended to request their ... Use of a compression scheme like this could make the network a more efficient medium. However, isn't the ZIP format a more popular choice these days, in light of recent litigation? /Rich Wiggins
TURGUT@TREARN.BITNET (Turgut Kalfaoglu) (02/05/90)
I just finished adding the ARC format to LISTEARN. Users requesting software or archives from LISTSERV@TREARN are recommended to request their files via the new format to speed up delivery and reduce network load, especially for lengthy files. To use, append f=arc at the end of your 'GET' or GIVE command. To decode the received file, you need a compatible archive manager, such as VMARC for VM systems. My special thanks to John S. Fisher <FISHER@RPIECS> for the permission to use VMARC with LISTEARN. His program can be obtained via GET VMARC PACKAGE from LISTSERV@RPIECS. Regards, -turgut