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. -- Kent Covert, Software Coordinator Miami Computing and Information Services Miami University, Oxford, OH [log in to unmask] (internet) kacovert@miavx1 (bitnet)