RLS112@psuvm.psu.edu (05/25/90)
I'm new to netnews and have read many articles about downloading
shareware and freeware from various sources. I'd like to do this too,
but I don't know how to contact the program sources or how to get the
programs once I have. Could some kind, experienced user give me a hand?
Thanks,
Ron
Please send any replies to RLS@PSUVM.JAH4@psuvm.psu.edu (JEFFREY A. HAMMAN) (05/25/90)
In article <90145.092507RLS112@psuvm.psu.edu>, <RLS112@psuvm.psu.edu> says: > > I'm new to netnews and have read many articles about downloading >shareware and freeware from various sources. I'd like to do this too, >but I don't know how to contact the program sources or how to get the >programs once I have. Could some kind, experienced user give me a hand? > > Thanks, > Ron Ron, if you are in the Computer Center, there is a Student Support Office in room 227C that is staffed with several consultants. Stop in...we would be glad to sit down with you and talk about your situation. I'm not sure what communications package you are using or what options you are looking for (modem download vs. FTP) so it would be less time for you to stop in than reply E-mail. Jeffrey Hamman JAH4@psuvm.bitnet Coordinator, Student Support The Pennsylvanina State University 227C Computer Building University Park, Pa. 16801 (814) 865-2160
cafe@cbnewse.att.com (richard.dib) (05/29/90)
----------------------------------------------------------------------- I am posting this answer because a month ago I was in the same situation as he is and I know there are some people around trying to figure this out. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In article <90145.092507RLS112@psuvm.psu.edu>, RLS112@psuvm.psu.edu writes: > > I'm new to netnews and have read many articles about downloading > shareware and freeware from various sources. I'd like to do this too, > but I don't know how to contact the program sources or how to get the > programs once I have. Could some kind, experienced user give me a hand? > > Thanks, > Ron > Please send any replies to RLS@PSUVM. This is How I do it : 1. Connect to a ftp site using the command "pftp" as shown : pftp ftp_site One of the ftp sites where you can find programs is sumex-aim.stanford.edu but there are many others. 2. type "anonymous" at the login and whatever you want at the password. 3. Once in the ftp site use ls to see the directory where you are located and cd to move. Just unix commands. 4. To download a file use the command "get filename". This will make a copy of the file in your unix machine. 5. Once in your machine, use the exptool command "macxbin" to convert the file from BinHex format to binary format. Try "toolman macxbin" to get more info. 6. Download the file to your mac with RedRider, MicroPhone or anyother comm program. To do this use the exptool command "umodem". 1. First type "umodem -sb file_to_download" in the unix machine. 2. Look in the pull down menus of the mac for any "RECEIVE XMODEM..." entry and execute it. 3. After Pressing "OK" the file will be transfered. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hope this helps !!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard Dib AT&T Bell Labs
JAHAYES@MIAMIU.BITNET (05/30/90)
Just two comments. First, from here the connect command is
simply "ftp", so that might vary from place to place. Second,
I believe it is considered polite when logging in anonymous to
furnish your mail-id as password, thus for me it would be:
jahayes@miamiu.acs.muohio.edu
Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong.
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stoffel@dtoa3.dt.navy.mil (Stoffel) (06/04/90)
In article <90149.155236JAHAYES@MIAMIU.BITNET> JAHAYES@MIAMIU.BITNET writes: >Just two comments. First, from here the connect command is >simply "ftp", so that might vary from place to place. Second, >I believe it is considered polite when logging in anonymous to >furnish your mail-id as password, thus for me it would be: > >jahayes@miamiu.acs.muohio.edu > >Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong. Good point. It may not hurt to also remind new netters to avoid doing anonymous ftp'ing during normal work hours at the site. (I don't know what the official guidance might be, but I generally try to do my transfers before 0600 or after 1700 local time at the remote site). Please, somebody also correct me if I'm wrong. Bill stoffel@dtoa3.dt.navy.mil