In article <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> PMONGEAU AT MIAMIU
> In article <1995Apr11.082526.43418@miavx1>, [log in to unmask]
(Kent
> Covert) says:
>>
>>In article <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]>
>>writes:
>>> How do I download a file from the Vax using Kermit?  I have a file on
>>> "borrowed" (i.e., temporary) disk space and need to know relatively
quickly.
>>
>>There is a handout available from 352 Gaskill that outlines this.
>>
> Yes, I figured as much, but at the time I was in too much of a hurry to run
> over there.  Thanks for the reminder though.  Are the handouts also still at
> Hughes?
 
Most of the time.  Sometimes they do run out though and it can take them a
while to restock.  Gaskill usually always has them available, though.
 
>>Basically you need to follow the steps below:
>>
>>1)  Issue the command KERMIT at the $ prompt.
>>2)  Issue the comamnd SERVER at the C-Kermit> prompt.
>>
>>On a PC:
>>  3)    Press Alt-X to get to the MS-KERMIT> prompt.
>>  4)    Issue the command GET fname.ext where 'fname.ext' is the file you
>>        want to download.
>>  5)    Issue the command FINISH to end the Kermit Server session.
>>  6)    Type C to return to your OpenVMS session.
>>
>
> Since I use an IBM, I'll snip the MAC stuff...
>
>>7)  Issue the command EXIT at the C-Kermit> prompt to return to the $
>>prompt.
>>
> So essentially, these are Kermit commands and not VAX commands?  These
> are the same steps I use to upload from the VM (I know, ACK WRETCH).
 
Correct.
 
> Thanks, Kent.  One more thing...why is it taking 2-3 days for a MU.*
> group to post a message?
 
That, I'm not sure (I'm assuming you're referring to posting to NEWS on the
IBM).  I'll try to find out and get someone to post a response.
 
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                                     Kent Covert, Software Coordinator
                                     Miami Computing and Information Services
                                     Miami University, Oxford, OH
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