Re: UNIX newbie question

[cust_ts@cc.Helsinki.FI (Tero Sand)]

In article <32p7l2$3g0@crl3.crl.com>, Joe Kohn <joko@crl.com> wrote:
> >  i've never used ncftp.  in fact, you're the only person i've ever
> > heard mention it.
>
>Ncftp is a wonderful way to download APPLE II SOFTWARE from the Internet.
>                                     -----------------
>
>Some of the advantages of ncftp over ftp include:
>
>1) Logins are automated. No more typing 'anonymous' and your e-mail
>   address.
>2) You can open ncftp connections from a menu or by using shorthand.
>3) When you ncftp to a site, you will be in the same sub-directory you were
>   last using. So, if you were in HOT.FILES the last time you visited cco,
>   you'll be automatically deposited into that same sub-directory.
>4) No more typing cd /this and cd /that.
>5) BIN is the default transfer protocol.
>6) A thermometer bar will give you a visual indicator of how your download
>   is progressing.

Just a quick note: points 1, 4, and 5 can be done with a bit of effort
with ftp, too. See 'man netrc'.

>Joe Kohn
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