[comp.sys.mac.comm] Help to Novice? Use of Binhex 4.0, Stuffit

buelow@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Kenneth D Buelow) (04/09/91)

I've recently purchased a Mac LC (operating System 6.07).  I'm
familiar with the ftp process and have an interest in accessing the
software from MTS/UMICH. I've accessed and read the "download" instructions.
I'd like to know if I'm interpreting the instructions correctly.

As I read the instructions:

	1.  I first get a version of MacKERMIT that will run on the 
	    6.07 operating system and load it on the LC.  Any special
	    procedures, or just copy this onto hard disk?

        2.  For a typical listing on MTS/UMICH I see the following:

===========================================================================
            UT/USEPAINT      34      9/17/90   BinHex 4.0, StuffIt
 
               A utility for merging multiple TEXT files into one file.

============================================================================

	    So, I access a copy of BinHex 4.0 and Stuffit and place
	    these on my Mac.  For this paticular case I do (?) both
	    converting using BinHex AND unstuffing with Stuffit??

	    Is that a correct reading?

	    If so, what are the steps to follow with each?  Yes, I'm
	    asking how do I run each of these on the file(s) I'll be
	    receiving via ftp.  Since I'm new to the Mac world I could
	    use some step/by/step help.  [Remember I identified myself
	    as a Novice in the Subject  8^)].

Any help you can provide will be much appreciated.
[You may notice a separate message asking about copies of MacKERMIT
 and BinHex 4.0.  Yup, that's me.]

Please send responses to buelow@csd4.csd.uwm.edu.

Ken Buelow/U. of Wisc. - Milwaukee
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