Re: Web Downloads...

[dnapoli@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Dick Napoli)]

Wonko The Sane (sane@netaxs.com) wrote:
: Whenever I FTP something Apple II from the Web, I find that most files 
: are broken up into several different parts. Even if I get them all and 
: download, I can't get them to be read together. What should I do? Do I 
: need an ASM compiler to get them into one file and then unpack? I can't 
: unpack seperately, that's for sure. 
: 	What really bugs me is that I can't use any good files -- only 
: ones that're under about 50K -- the max size for any Apple 2 archive that 
: I've been able to find. Bottom line: I can't download ANYTHING without a 
: way to compile pieces together. I'm really screwed unless someone has a 
: suggestion. 
: 	Also: Anyone know any good Apple II FTP sites? I found one in 
: UIowa, but that's about it. Aren't there any out in Berkley?

: 	Thanks in advance to anyone who can help...

: 		Mark Setzer
: 		sane@netaxs.com

	The only multi-part files I have seen at FTP sites have been
archives of files from comp.binaries.apple2.  These are files converted to
text files by a Binscii encoder and often have a .bsc extension.  Try
converting them with GSCII (GS) or the one that runs on any Apple II.  
	Also, you really should read the APPLE II FAQ, posted here a day
or so ago.  It describes the process of converting BINSCII files in
detail.  It also has an extensive listing of of FTP sites for Apple files.


-- Dick Napoli -- dnapoli@freenet.columbus.oh.us
   Sent by ANSITerm at  1:29:18 PM on 11-Feb-95
 
   "Its not a bug -- its a feature!"