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************ Topic 28 Sat Aug 27, 1994 C.TAYLOR37 [C=Hacking] (Forwarded) Sub: InterNet: C= Hacking Magazine This is where the latest news on the free InterNet magazine, Commodore Hacking can be found... 2 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 8, Topic 28 Message 1 Sat Aug 27, 1994 C.TAYLOR37 [C=Hacking] (Forwarded) Included below is information that may be of interest that can be reached through the internet mail-gateway. One word of advice however: When requesting files _please_ be aware that they 1) can get fairly large, 2) they are sent to your mail buffer, and 3) they use a process called uuencode (for the binary files - not for the text ones). Several uudecoders can be found in the Genie catalogs. Also, it will probably be cheaper for your budget to download the iss1.txt-iss8.txt directly from the libraries on Genie as they've already been uploaded and you'll spend more time online downloading the mail message than you will a direct download. Given all of that, the next issue of Commodore Hacking will probably be out in 3-4 months (maybe sooner) and I'm looking for any software or hardware articles dealing with the Commodore 8-bits of a "technical" nature... Please email me if you're interested... @@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@ @@@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@ @@@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@@ @@@@@ @@ @@ @@@@ @@ @@ @@ @@@ @@ @@@@ @@ @@ @@ @@@@ @@@@@@@@ @@ @@ @@ @@@@@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@@ @@ @@ @@@@@@@@ @@ @@ @@ @@@ @@ @@ @@@@ @@ @@ @@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@ @@@@@@ @@@ @@ @@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@ What is a mail-server? A mailserver is an automated job that will scan my mail file for messages with a subject line of "MAILSERV" and will then automatically carry out certain operations within the body of the mail message. This makes it easier on me and you. Easier for me so that I don't have to deal with 50+ messages each month asking for files to be sent out and also insures that your files that you requested will be sent within 24 hours. In addition it allows files to be more easily sent and accessed in case you are not able to extract the source files from C= Hacking. How to use the mail-server / What it is. This mail-server is intended to help me keep track / more easily update my mailing list of individuals who wish to sub-scribe or get back-issues of C= Hacking mailed to them. To use it simply send a message to "duck@pembvax1.pembroke.edu" (me) with a subject line of "MAILSERV" and then with one of the following commands in the body of the mail message: Currently the following commands are supported: help - sends current documentation f file list send <filename> - sends the associated file subscribe - subscribe to the mailing list automatically catalog - show list of available source /uuencoded binaries Please note that the mailserver is only run at 2:00 AM and 2:00 PM EST. Catalog List The catalog list is no longer going to be carried in the documentation due to how frequently it's updated. As such, if you wish to obtain a list of files currently available please send a mailserver command of "catalog" (as discussed within) to the mailserver. Snail-Mail Alternatives For those of you who wish to obtain C= Hacking via regular mail please send $5.00 for a 3 1/2 disk in CBM format for all 8 issues currently available. Since I'm working on the "I'll do it when I get around to it" method please allow at least 3-8 weeks before delivery (it should be much sooner typically). Please note that if you and a friend both want a copy of the disk, just buy one disk and copy it - I'm just charging for my time and the disk - not for the magazine. The magazine is "free". I can be reached at the following: Craig Taylor Rt 2 Apt 1 College Court Pembroke, NC 28372 My internet email address is : duck@pembvax1.pembroke.edu On Genie: C.Taylor37 ============================================================================= = Catalog List - Last update Aug 25th, 1994. ============================================================================= = Files added since the start of the month are indicated with a +. Files indicated with a "/" means that they have been renamed since last month due to changes in the mailserver. / iss1.txt - C= Hacking, Issue #1 / iss2.txt - C= Hacking, Issue #2 / iss3.txt - C= Hacking, Issue #3 / iss4.txt - C= Hacking, Issue #4 / iss5.txt - C= Hacking, Issue #5 / iss6.txt - C= Hacking, Issue #6 / iss7.txt - C= Hacking, Issue #7 + iss8.txt - C= Hacking, Issue #8 invasion1.sfx - Space Invasion Source (Starting with Issue 4) vdc-bg.sfx - Use of 64K VDC RAM in Geos (Issue #3) lrr.sfx - Little Red Reader (from C= Hacking #4) mailserv.012493 - VAX/DCL Mailserver .share file --- Emulation c64.zip - C64 Emulator for IBM c64s09c.exe - Commodore 64 Emulator for IBM c64s_arc.zip - Manage .d64 and .t64 files for c64s09c.exe copy2d64.zip - Copies files into .d64 format for c64s09c.exe roms.zip - Roms necessary for use with emulators (see note 1) d64utils.zip - Utilities for .d64 files --- FAQ's (Frequently asked questions) cbm1.faq - Commodore General FAQ - v2.0 cbm2.faq - 2nd part of C= General FAQ v2.0 + ftp.sites - Listing of Commodore FTP Sites (8/15/94) cbm_ftpsites0794.txt - Listing of Commodore FTP sites available. submit.binaries - Details on submitting articles to Comp.Binaries.CBM cbm.emulation - Commodore 64 Emulation FAQ bbs.list - List of Commodore bbs's (April 1, 1994) Note: For some reason this file was deleted - not sure where it disappeared to but as soon as I find it it'll be "resurrected"... (One of those "blame it on the computer situations"). cbbs.txt - Another list of C= bbs's(Graveyard List) 7/10/94 info64.txt - List of Commodore resources available on InterNet users.txt - List of Commodore users on the InterNet cbm.machines - List of Commodore Machines ever made. --- Other files zed-128.077 - Text Editor for C=128 zed-128.doc sal64.sda - Symbolic Assembly Language - w/ ML tutor and docs. mightymon-128.401- ML Monitor for C=128 - Vastly extended over native mon mightymon-128.doc - Documentation for above. ace-r10-1.sfx - Operating System: ACE by Craig Bruce (file 1/2) ace-r10-2.sfx - (file 2/2) stereo.sid - Instructions on adding a 2nd Sound Chip secrets.txt - Secret Messages w/in C= Computers 1750to2mb.txt - Doc's on upgrading a 1750 reu to 2 Megs. 1764to512k.txt - Doc's on upgrading a 1764 to 512k. --- Trivia Files: Note that there are currently 7 full trivia "sets" available: triviaa1, triviaq1 to triviaa7, triviaq7. The current trivia questions are triviaq8. trivia.a1 Trivia #1 Answers (& Questions) trivia.q1 Trivia #1 Questions . . . trivia.a7 trivia.q7 trivia.q8 /+ trivia.a8 /+ trivia.q9 Current Trivia Questions NOTE 1: I've included this file which contains images of the copyrighted code in the COMMODORE 64 thereby violating copyright law. I do this because 1) I doubt Commodore (now defunct will object), 2) I doubt the future owner of Commodore will object, 3) Commodore 64's are no longer being produced, and 4) Hold little or no value for the future Commodore owner. In the event that the owner does hold objections to my carrying the images I will gladly remove them at their request. (I have no money to sue for so....) ============================================================================= = ------------ Category 8, Topic 28 Message 2 Sat Aug 27, 1994 THE.OUTLAW (Forwarded) Thanks Craig! :> ------------ ************ Topic 29 Wed Oct 26, 1994 D.BELTER at 05:12 EDT Sub: 2400 bps with Easy Options by IBM Problem connecting at anything less than 9600 bps! 21 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 1 Wed Oct 26, 1994 D.BELTER at 05:16 EDT I have an Easy Opitions modem by IBM and can't get it to connect at 1200 or 2400 bps!! I have tried setting the rate or letting the modem figure it out and NEITHER has worked, or I think I have... I hate switching the cable from my 2400 to 14.4 every time I call GEnie! If anyone can help, it would be nice!! The reason I got this modem was because it was CHEAP from Damark and locally it was $40 more! ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 2 Wed Oct 26, 1994 CBM-ED [e.g.bell] at 08:58 EDT Dave: DB> tried setting the rate or letting the modem figure it out Isn't there an AT command to lock the modem at a baud rate. I can see where letting the modem sort things out will go to 9600. This will always go to the highest setting I believe. I don't have a fast modem as yet, but I seem to recall reading of such a command to lock in a baud rate. What kind of modem to you have? I have been thinking about the one Dave Schmoll has from U.S.Robotics I believe. ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 3 Wed Oct 26, 1994 THE.OUTLAW at 14:54 EDT I remember seeing something about changing an S register for the buad rate change.. as soon as I find it, I'll post it.. Perhaps that is what you were thinking Ed? ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 5 Wed Oct 26, 1994 H.HERMAN1 at 21:31 EDT DB, The connect rate, nor for that matter the carrier bps rate should not matter. Try: (1) substantially increasing the "carrier wait" time in your Term, to something like 60 seconds, and (2) set the baud rate to that which YOU want within your Term. That ought to do it! Howie ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 6 Mon Oct 31, 1994 D.BELTER at 02:26 EST To: Ed.. Yes, I do believe I tried to LOCK the Baud rate, in fact thats how I got it to work with Delphi! Before that it would do the SAME thing at 9600 as it does at 1200 and 2400. BTW I got mine from Damark for $95. U.S Robotics are HIGH priced unless you get a SYSOP discount. Great modems, but EXPENSUIVE! To: Outlaw Thats what I did was set one of the S regs to 2400 and tried it. All it did was HISS back and forth for 20 second before GEnie disconnected! I believe it timed out. To: H.Herman It's NOT me that timing out but GEnie! So increasing the connect time didn't matter, but if someone as a SUGGESTION on how to set it, I WILL try it. Thats how I got it work at 9600 on Delphi, someones suggestion but it ONLY worked at 9600 bps. I will TRY again, to lets Desterm 2.01 set the baud rate and see what happens. ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 7 Mon Oct 31, 1994 D.BELTER at 02:34 EST Ok, I just pulled my setting so, it might be easiers for you to help me. ACTIVE PROFILE: B1 E1 L1 M1 N0 Q0 T V1 W0 X4 Y0 &C1 &D2 &G0 &J0 &K3 &Q6 &R0 &S0 &T4 &X0 &Y1 S00:000 S01:000 S02:043 S03:013 S04:010 S05:008 S06:002 S07:050 S08:002 S09:006 S10:014 S11:095 S12:050 S18:000 S25:005 S26:001 S36:007 S37:009 S38:020 S44:020 S46:138 S48:007 S95:000 ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 8 Tue Nov 01, 1994 CMD-DOUG at 00:05 EST Try an AT&K5 before you dial out. I had some similar problems once when using a cable that didn't support hardware handshaking on a different computer platform; when I tried logging on to systems, I could see everything the host was sending me, but the host wouldn't acknowledge anything I typed. Since Desterm doesn't support hardware handshaking, and since your modem is currently set for that, changing to transparent XON/XOFF could possibly be the cure. ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 9 Wed Nov 02, 1994 D.BELTER at 06:51 EST Thanx Doug, but it didn't work but it did get rid of a another error. :) Must have overlook that one, when I was setting up. :) Any more suggestions from the 'Experts'. :) ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 10 Fri Nov 04, 1994 H.HERMAN1 at 02:19 EST DB, Returning to ground zero, are we talking here about the two modems establishing a connection, *OR* merely connecting to GEnie? What I am asking is if this might instead be a problem related to getting something like ~~f~f instead of the U#= prompt? Howie ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 11 Sat Nov 05, 1994 D.BELTER at 05:49 EST We're talking about CONNECTION problems! I can't any BELOW 9600 to connect with the modem! I have NO problem with my 2400 bps modem (Everex 2400) but my Options doesn't connect! I can get it connect at 9600 bps with GEnie but I don't want to PAY the surcharge! ($6.00 per hour?) It just not worth it, at 9600. I WISH it were that simple as getting ~~f~f instead off the U#= prompt! I do have to set it for 7 bit (don't remember parity) when I did try 9600 bps. I just want to use ONE modem instead of TWO modems. :( ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 12 Sun Nov 06, 1994 H.HERMAN1 at 04:45 EST DB, Okey.... Give this a try: Send your modem a: ATS23=13 Since you will be testing this new setting, be sure that you next dial the GEnie number. Do NOT reset the modem with an ATZ, or allow your Term to reset the modem. If need be, dial direct from your Term's terminal screen, with an atd555-1212. Please get back to us, and let us know what happens. Howie ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 13 Mon Nov 07, 1994 D.BELTER at 03:45 EST I tried ATS23=13 and it didn't work. :( ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 14 Mon Nov 07, 1994 H.HERMAN1 at 23:37 EST DB, For me to know how to proceed, ya gotta tell me more than that it didn't work. Tell me exactly what you did. And, then what happened. And, what ended the attempted contact first? Your computer's Term? Modem? GEnie? Did you try to call several times? Other parameters might need adjusting, and this info will tell you which ones. Howie ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 15 Thu Nov 10, 1994 D.BELTER at 03:24 EST Ok, GEnie ended the contact and not my Term or Modem... To me the AT command you gave me didn't DO anything! What was the intend of the command, I have to find my book and we can see if it was correct S-reg. Yes I did try about 3 or 4 time just to make sure! Every time the line went dead (I assume GEinie modem stopped tring to connect. All they did was SCREECH at each other. Mine did have a HIGHER tone, I believe. Anything thing else? ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 16 Fri Nov 11, 1994 H.HERMAN1 at 00:20 EST DB, The intent of that AT command is to lock your modem into 2400 bps communication. Can you tell me what you see on screen (while using that AT command), and when the modems disconnect? Howie ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 17 Tue Nov 15, 1994 D.BELTER at 05:00 EST Ok, after checking the manual, thats WHAT the command SHOULD have done! The AT command gave a OK and not an ERROR. The command line in DESTERM says time out or something like that. Doesn't say much if I remember. Did notice that the PITCH of was HIGHER (like 9600) than 2400. ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 18 Wed Nov 16, 1994 H.HERMAN1 at 02:43 EST DB, If the DesTerm command line reports a time out, then DesTerm is disconnecting *EARLY*, and not GEnie. Did you re-set the "carrier wait" time in DesTerm as I earlier suggested to at least 60 seconds? Try doing THAT, and combine it with the use of the ATS register command I posted earlier. The one that reads ATS??=??... don't have the info handy right now. Let me know if this lets you connect. Howie ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 19 Wed Nov 16, 1994 D.BELTER at 04:24 EST It GEnie since, I use ats11=50 (speed dial) so I have about 50 seconds after that. I have had some advancement, if I reset the FACTORY setting, I can get it to connect at 300 Baud, but when I set it to 2400 bps. It doesn't connect. I have always had "carrier wait" at 60 second, since one BBS I used to call took about 30 second to figure out it was a High Speed modem. :/ Just checking S7 'Wait for carrier after dial' is set for 50 seconds (default) After changing S37 (telephone line speed - F5). I have an Idea! I going to try S37 set for 2400, sS23 (Communication rate) set for 2400. ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 20 Wed Nov 16, 1994 D.BELTER at 05:00 EST My idea, failed. :( As I said I can get it connect with Factory settings but ONLY 1 in 10 trys! Must have been lucky that last time. So I KNOW I can do it but how!!! With you help I have no doubt I WILL get it to work!!!!! ------------ Category 8, Topic 29 Message 21 Mon Jan 23, 1995 C128.JBEE at 07:09 EST > D.BELTER In your active profile, I think these need to be changed: B1 -> B0 L1 = ??? &k0 = no compression &r1 = 1 S07:60 (or longer) See my message in the RTCM128 topic about signing on. ------------ 8 ? ************ Topic 31 Sun Dec 04, 1994 H.HERMAN1 at 23:40 EST Sub: Racal-Videc (sp?) To the person who had the R-V modem prob: 1 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 8, Topic 31 Message 1 Sun Dec 04, 1994 H.HERMAN1 at 23:46 EST Phew... I cannot find where on the BB we posted about this, so if some Sysop who is smarter than me remembers, please feel free to move this posting to that area. Now to the reson for the post: I have had second thoughts.... Specifically: Dialogue will let you create modem files, so that with a R-V manual you should be able to do thlis, and have Dialogue run its auto features with your modem. My experiences with a R-V modem are very limited (used them remotely when they used to be part of the early beta testing at PCP.) Anyway.... As I recall, you should be able to get it to manually dial a number by using a "D". In other words: D555-1212. I hope I remebered this right.... AT least this should get you started with the modem, and dialing out. To access all its features, create a new modem file for Dialogue. Let us know how you do. Howie ------------ ************ Topic 32 Sun Dec 18, 1994 L.BELLER at 13:04 EST Sub: KERMIT for DIALOGUE 128 Looking for module to use KERMIT with dialog128 6 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 8, Topic 32 Message 1 Sun Dec 18, 1994 L.BELLER at 13:07 EST I frequently use DIALOG 128 tohook up to a UNIX Internet host. It works fine usingVT-100 emulation except I can't download files due to the lack of a KERMIT protocol. is there any add-on that will enable Dialog128 to do KERMIT down/up loads?? ------------ Category 8, Topic 32 Message 2 Sun Dec 18, 1994 THE.OUTLAW at 15:33 EST Does your UNIX host ONLY support Kermit? I use the command: SZ file file file etc.. and d/load with Ymodem. I also use Dialogue 128. I'm not aware of any kermit protocols for D128. ------------ Category 8, Topic 32 Message 3 Mon Dec 19, 1994 L.BELLER at 01:46 EST I just logged on to my internet host and tried sz file. It told me that sz was not found, which is a polite way of telling me I messed up and used an illegal command. o well :( The server is a very basic (unembellished) Honeywell runni ng unix version 5. I have been able to do most of what I want by using the D128 buffer capture and buffer transmit features. It would just be more convenient to use KERMIT. I jus t discovered that NOVATERM 9.4 (C=64) does KERMIT (quite well) and thought that if a 64 can handle it then my 128 should also.. thanks for your idea though. it was fun trying. ------------ Category 8, Topic 32 Message 4 Mon Dec 19, 1994 THE.OUTLAW at 06:14 EST Something else you can try, at least to get some information from your UNIX host - type: MAN PAGE(S) This should get you some help files. the command would should work! man mail man page etc.. ------------ Category 8, Topic 32 Message 5 Tue Dec 20, 1994 H.HERMAN1 at 07:58 EST Any reason not to use the program KERMIT for Kermit protocol? It runs on the 64 and 128 and there is also a SwiftLink version for faster transfers. Howie ------------ Category 8, Topic 32 Message 6 Tue Jan 03, 1995 L.BELLER at 23:38 EST Only reason is I didn't think of that... I just checked and it is available for download (v2.2) I'll try that. Thanks. :) ------------ ************ Topic 33 Sun Jan 29, 1995 J.BARBER9 [Dan Barber] at 18:27 EST Sub: PGP Encription question I was wondering about the PGP encription program and encription in general. 7 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 8, Topic 33 Message 1 Sun Jan 29, 1995 J.BARBER9 [Dan Barber] at 18:29 EST I was wondering if I can decrypt a file that was sent to me and was encrypted using PPG (pretty good privacy) on some platform using the RSA encryption routine? If not, would there be any chance of someone making one (especially if it was in Geos, but I would take normal Dos as well, something is better that nothing)? If there is no way to decrypt such a file on a 64 or 128, then what is the best (and preferably shareware or public domain) encryption for the 64 or 128 now? Thanks in advance. :) Dan P.S. The program is called PGP not PPG. I goofed. :) ------------ Category 8, Topic 33 Message 2 Tue Jan 31, 1995 H.HERMAN1 at 06:06 EST Dan, The only encrypter/decrypter that I know of is Miklos G.'s "Scramb'ler". Howie ------------ Category 8, Topic 33 Message 3 Wed Feb 01, 1995 D.TUOMI [Doctor] at 06:55 EST There is currently no implimention of that form of encryption on the Commodore 64/128 computers. There are always rumors, however, that people are working on it. I did hear once from somewhere that creating the keys for such a system would probably take a 64/128 system several days of number crunching. But, as yet, I've not heard of anything that will do it. Doc. ------------ Category 8, Topic 33 Message 4 Wed Feb 01, 1995 C128.JBEE (Forwarded) Using a SDA file you can encrypt .ARC files pretty well. ------------ Category 8, Topic 33 Message 5 Mon Feb 20, 1995 J.BARBER9 [Dan Barber] at 21:27 EST If you had a Ramlink equiped system, wouldn't the time be dramaticly reduced? Also this long time would only be done once, right? Just to make the keys, but for the actual encryption, it would not take so long right? Also are there any encription programs (besides ARC) in the libary? Thanks in advance. Dan ------------ Category 8, Topic 33 Message 6 Wed Feb 22, 1995 C128.JBEE at 13:32 EST Implementing the routines to encrypt the files would take the most time and space. I do not know about the keys. ------------ Category 8, Topic 33 Message 7 Sat Feb 25, 1995 D.TUOMI [Doctor] at 14:57 EST I believe there are encryption programs in the archive that will do various kinds of text. Also, sometime ago I wrote an encryption program myself, which I have yet to release based on the Vignere Tableau encyrption meathod (which by no means is considered state of the art). I still haven't heard of any PGP Encyrption for the Commodore. As to the time it takes, its not really disk drive access that's the problem for the Commodore. The keys this form of encryption draws up are large 64bit chunks of pure nasty mathmatics. While this kind of work is possible on the C64/128 (possibly even more accurately than some Pentiums are able to do it), I certainly wouldn't want to hold my breath while the computer labored over it. The beauty of the system though is that once the keys are created its very quick to put the data back to its original form, plus the keys can be geared towards one specific person or to a group. Its a very flexible system, and unlike my Vignere Tableau based routines, are very difficult for even the most advanced computers to crack. One suggestion I might offer, however, is that if you own a 128 you might should go over to the CP/M roundtable and ask this same question. The C128 has a built in CP/M mode that few people take advantage of, and its been my experience that a lot of applications show up for CP/M before they're converted to run in the 128's native mode. Its worth a shot, and its relatively easy to convert programs and data files back and forth between the 128's CP/M mode. Doc. ------------ 8 ? ************ Topic 35 Mon Jan 30, 1995 I.MCKINNEY [TheBigMac] at 04:26 EST Sub: RS-232 interface Question about an RS-232 interface from Peak Peripherals 2 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 8, Topic 35 Message 1 Mon Jan 30, 1995 I.MCKINNEY [TheBigMac] at 04:33 EST A friend of mine got a Supramodem 2400 and with it came an RS 232 interface with all seven wires disconnected. The interface was made by Peak Peripherals, Inc. Using the schematics from the Datapump file, (here in the libs somewhere) we were able to determine somewhat what wire went where. My question is, would that be a reliable file to use in this case, and if not, how should the wires be connected? Is Peak Peripherals still in business? Does their interface support all or most Hayes commands? Or is this some type of interface that became obsolete when the SwiftLink came along? ------------ Category 8, Topic 35 Message 2 Mon Jan 30, 1995 C128.JBEE at 13:36 EST The interface has nothing to do with commands, those are sent by the computer through the interface. I have used mine to run geoPublish to a Postscript laser up to 9600 bps. If you need help figuring which wires go where, search for the word "null" in the libraries and download the files relating to building a null modem adapter. When opening it up make sure you release the stress relief bar, accessed by the two screws on the top of the case. When pulling the connector out make sure you push the cable from the back of the connector at the same time, so you do not pull on the wires. As for wire placement, looking from the top with the connector facing you: brown black black red yellow orange gray That should be enough to reattach the wires in the correct order? ------------ ************ Topic 36 Sun Mar 05, 1995 R.ROSENLOF [Wizardry] at 05:34 EST Sub: Apprentice 128 v0.94 A place for information regarding Apprentice, an automatic message capturing and automatic reply/posting utility for use on GEnie. 2 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 8, Topic 36 Message 1 Sun Mar 05, 1995 R.ROSENLOF [Wizardry] at 05:43 EST This program is file #13333 here in our Commodore Libraries. It claims to allow you to automatically capture all NEW or MARKed messages in up to 30 RoundTable Bulletin Boards, and automatically post your responses. The file dissolved fine, and looks like everything intact. However, when it's through capturing and saving to disk, I cannot get the READER to pull the file back up. It searches the disk for what it just saved and then returns a NO MESSAGE FILES ON DISK error. In the documentation, it says that all saved message files are preceded with a reverse 'a' before the actual filename. After calling up a directory, I can see that the program indeed saved it correctly, but yet the READER is still unable to find it. Since 90 people have accessed this file, I was wondering if I could get some feedback on this program. Thanks! \ / \/\/ i z a r d r y .... ------------ Category 8, Topic 36 Message 2 Thu Mar 09, 1995 C128.JBEE at 23:13 EST Wizardry, I just removed the file from the libraries as I was never able to get it to work properly. I thought it was just me with my Swiftlink, RamLink, 9600 modem, and internal ROM setup. It is not a program the RT ever officially supported, you might want to drop the author an e-mail and see if he still supports it. ------------ 8 ? ************ Topic 38 Wed May 24, 1995 J.PREISENDAN at 07:13 EDT Sub: FTP-by-email Help! Can anyone tell me the right way to uudecode binary files I've been sent by ftpmail? How do you strip away the ASCII text at the top and bottom and decode just the binary part of the file? 4 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 8, Topic 38 Message 1 Wed May 24, 1995 J.PREISENDAN at 07:16 EDT Help! A: I'm fairly new to the Message board and obviously messed up the topic header. B: Can anyone direct me to a faq file or other place where I can find out how to deal with uuencoded files sent by ftpmail? I appreciate any help anyone can give. And I apologize if I messed up the topic header. Dan P. ------------ Category 8, Topic 38 Message 2 Wed May 24, 1995 CBM-MARK at 22:14 EDT Hi Dan! The ACE program system we have in the libraries will uudecode those files for you, among other stuff the ACe operating system will do. I7ve only uudecoded something a couple times but if memory serves me right, you don't have to worry about the text before or after the uuencoded part. ACE will ignore that for you. The latest ACE file numbers are: 17044, 17045, 17046, and 17047. Thes are .SFX files so just need to be loaded and run to dissolve the ACE related files to a blank disk. ~~Mark~~ ------------ Category 8, Topic 38 Message 3 Thu May 25, 1995 CBM-BANDIT at 00:15 EDT You don't need to strip away the text. UUencode the entire file. The reciever will Decode it and it wiull be just fine. :) ------------ Category 8, Topic 38 Message 4 Thu May 25, 1995 E.BOURDON1 [C128-Eddie] at 22:02 EDT Using ACE, it is easy to either uudecode or uuencode almost any file. You should have the file that is to be decoded on the same disk as the ACE system (a 1581 or larger drive will work the best). After ACE is loaded, all you have to do is type uudecode filename That's it! Sound easy? It is. -Eddie ------------ 8 ?