Re: How to read >50K text files ?

[gachenb@eis.calstate.edu (Greg R. Achenbach)]

tyoung@jove.acs.unt.edu (Phillip "Ty" Young) writes:
> problem:  downloading, say, a 60-100K text file (i.e., zen and the art 
> of the internet, a (I think) 140K text file) impossible using an 
> early-generation of AppleWorks (like 1.3) since the desktop only allows 
> you to go up to 55k.  Is there a free or shareware program that allows 
> for reading in really BIG files?  One that has a print routine, including 
> control character capability, would be helpful.  Thank you for your help!

Proterm 3.1 has the ability to do this.  I haven't needed to use it, but 
I think it involves using the "View files" option under the file menu.  
The manual has a good description of this procedure.  Sorry , I don't 
remember it off the top of my head, though.--
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Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School

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