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Re: How to convert?



>>>>> "Eric" == Eric Palm <eretic@sunspot.tiac.net> writes:
In article <Pine.SUN.3.91.960619144628.16144B-100000@sunspot.tiac.net> Eric Palm <eretic@sunspot.tiac.net> writes:


    Eric> I downloaded System 7.5 on my PC from a local Mac BBS.  The
    Eric> files are in .SEA format, not binhexed like everything I get
    Eric> for executor.  I downloaded these for someone at work who
    Eric> has a real mac.  My problem, is I put the files on a DOS
    Eric> formatted disc in the 8 character plus 3 letter extension.

    Eric> What does this guy need to convert the files over to their
    Eric> original mac counterparts.  Is there a program for the Mac
    Eric> or PC that will do this?

SEA stands for self-extracting-archive, which means that the resource
fork contains code that will unpack the datafork.  Usually the
datafork is in Compact Pro or Stuffit format, so using "Stuffit
Expander" will probably work although you may need to change the file
type and creator, first.

    Eric> I haven't tried executor, as I'm not in the beta release
    Eric> program, so I don't even have Exectutor on my system, not
    Eric> until the final 2.0 release CD's are mailed.

    Eric> Please, someone in the know, respond to this.

    Eric> Thanks.

    Eric> Eric


--Cliff
ctm@ardi.com


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