Hello Mike.

14 Sep 03 22:39, you wrote to me:

 MM>  FTP to bbs.war-ensemble.com, using your login and password, and
 MM> download ensemble.qwk.

I tried that and it wouldn't connect.  I also tried anonymous.  That didn't
connect either.  Telnet does work but the specified protocals aren't part
of normal telnet operations.  For it to work properly one would require
either zmodem, xmodem or ymodem.  I could compile them but then that would
only work for me.  I sort of doubt an average user would bother.  I will
try it if you would rather I did but I honestly can't see that helping in
the grand scheme of things.  Personally I'd like to see a Linux BBS
demonstrate the true power that Linux has to offer.  Just my opinion
though.

 MM>  it will take a bit of time to create the
 MM> packet, before it sends, but you'll get it.  when done, ftp in using
 MM> your login and password, then upload the ensemble.rep :)  It's easier
 MM> that way :)

I agree.  Now how do I get the ftp client to connect?  I even tried putting
the information in my $HOME/.netrc but no go.  I am open to suggestions and
will go the distance.  A direction might help though as there are many
directions to choose from.

 MM> Once you set your preferences on the BBS itself, it will create your
 MM> qwk packet whenver you try downloading it via ftp.

I did that from the main menu.  I even jumped through the hoops to tag the
echoes I thought might fun.  That menu needs work methinks but I managed to
figure it out. Anyhow it said there was a QWK package there for me, over 3
megs too!  Then it gave me the choice of zmodem, xmodem or ymodem.  No ftp
option that I saw.  So I logged off and tried a straight ftp client.  No
connect.  Perhaps the wrong port?  Also I was wondering about the username.
 Maybe I have that wrong?

If you want I will compile lrzsz.  I don't see  how that will win over any
users though seeing that it isn't an option open to Windows users.  If the
object of this exersize is to bring them over then this is going to have to
work for whatever they are using else they're history.  Someone needs to
save them from MSN!  :-)

Maurice

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