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Re: Transferring files from PC to Mac

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From: Bob
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 05:00
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In article <0l7y7.1771$Yy5.123299@ozemail.com.au>, axcairns@hotmail.com 
wrote:

> I have thought of several possible solutions/workarounds in a desperate
> attempt to avoid buying a modem. I tried configuring PC Exchange to
> recognise hqx but it insists I pick an application to open the file. I
> thought .hqx was an application! I also thought maybe zipping the files up
> and using Stuffit to expand may get around the problem. The other possible
> was the existence of utilities to change the file type?

When it asks to choose the application, select Stuffit (Expander or 
Deluxe, whichever you have) and then it should automatically expand .hqx 
files for you
-- 
Bob Jewell             e-Mail : rajewell@NOSPAMmac.com
Ph: +61 0413 906482

I have added NOSPAM to my email address because 
I dont like canned meat made from lips and arseholes.
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From: Bob <rajewell@NOSPAMmac.com>
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