1. OFF: unix help
- Posted by "Graeme." <hmi at HYPERMAX.NET.AU>
Aug 04, 1999
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Last edited Aug 05, 1999
can anyone give me some help getting files
from an "SCO-Xenix V" Unix system into dos?
I know almost nothing about unix (total of 2
hours flying time).
methods of transfer could include; floppy,
network or modem.
I am trying to upgrade data from an existing
database (novell) on a unix system to a new
database (sage) on a win98/NTserver system.
any, even basic help or ideas would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks IA,
Graeme Burke.
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2. Re: OFF: unix help
- Posted by "Lucius L. Hilley III" <lhilley at CDC.NET>
Aug 04, 1999
-
Last edited Aug 05, 1999
You have pretty much been limited to either network or modem.
Network:
By far the fastest method if you can pull it off. In theory
you would be able to transfer the files directly through
network. Only difficulty should be actually connecting the
two systems together over the network. A Windows system
should easily be able to see the UNIX system however I don't
know how well it would work the other way. Probably be a
pain to get the UNIX files into a sharing MODE though.
Might require FTP.
Modem:
If you can connect both systems via Modem. Then, You should be
able to connect via Null Modem which in DOS/Windows can transfer
at upto 115200 versus 33600 via modem. I don't know what the
speed limit for the Unix system is but I assume it to be the same.
Floppy:
UNIX floppy won't be readable from DOS. However, It should be
readable from Linux which can be a partition of a PC that contains
both DOS and Linux. Then, from Linux you could mount the DOS
partition and move or copy the file to the DOS partition allowing
you to put the file on Any DOS/Windows media you like.
Lucius L. Hilley III
lhilley at cdc.net lucius at ComputerCafeUSA.com
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From: Graeme. <hmi at HYPERMAX.NET.AU>
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Subject: OFF: unix help
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>
> can anyone give me some help getting files
> from an "SCO-Xenix V" Unix system into dos?
>
> I know almost nothing about unix (total of 2
> hours flying time).
>
> methods of transfer could include; floppy,
> network or modem.
>
> I am trying to upgrade data from an existing
> database (novell) on a unix system to a new
> database (sage) on a win98/NTserver system.
>
> any, even basic help or ideas would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks IA,
>
> Graeme Burke.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Network/6843/
> ----------------<hmi at hypermax.net.au>----------------
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3. Re: OFF: unix help
- Posted by "Lucius L. Hilley III" <lhilley at CDC.NET>
Aug 04, 1999
-
Last edited Aug 05, 1999
You have pretty much been limited to either network or modem.
Common UNIX/Linux commands that may help.
UNIX = DOS
--------------------------
cp = copy
mv = move, ren, rename
rm = del, erase
cat = type
more, pager = more
pwd = cd --Display present working directory
cd path = cd path, chdir path --Changes directory
mkdir = md, mkdir --make directory
rmdir = rd, rmdir --remove directory
pico = edit --Not the same as edit but a simple Editor to use
"more" example:
type thisfile.txt | more
Network:
By far the fastest method if you can pull it off. In theory
you would be able to transfer the files directly through
network. Only difficulty should be actually connecting the
two systems together over the network. A Windows system
should easily be able to see the UNIX system however I don't
know how well it would work the other way. Probably be a
pain to get the UNIX files into a sharing MODE though.
Might require FTP.
Modem:
If you can connect both systems via Modem. Then, You should be
able to connect via Null Modem which in DOS/Windows can transfer
at upto 115200 versus 33600 via modem. I don't know what the
speed limit for the Unix system is but I assume it to be the same.
Floppy:
UNIX floppy won't be readable from DOS. However, It should be
readable from Linux which can be a partition of a PC that contains
both DOS and Linux. Then, from Linux you could mount the DOS
partition and move or copy the file to the DOS partition allowing
you to put the file on Any DOS/Windows media you like.
PS: I have no UNIX/Linux network experience.
I have very little UNIX experience in general.
GOOD LUCK !!!
Lucius L. Hilley III
lhilley at cdc.net lucius at ComputerCafeUSA.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: Graeme. <hmi at HYPERMAX.NET.AU>
To: <EUPHORIA at LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 7:49 AM
Subject: OFF: unix help
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> Poster: "Graeme." <hmi at HYPERMAX.NET.AU>
> Subject: OFF: unix help
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----
>
> can anyone give me some help getting files
> from an "SCO-Xenix V" Unix system into dos?
>
> I know almost nothing about unix (total of 2
> hours flying time).
>
> methods of transfer could include; floppy,
> network or modem.
>
> I am trying to upgrade data from an existing
> database (novell) on a unix system to a new
> database (sage) on a win98/NTserver system.
>
> any, even basic help or ideas would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks IA,
>
> Graeme Burke.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Network/6843/
> ----------------<hmi at hypermax.net.au>----------------
>
