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In article <1hu353INN2pc@crcnis1.unl.edu> vporguen@unlinfo.unl.edu (victor porguen) writes:
>Writes Timo Salmi (ts@uwasa.fi):
>> I would like to turn to another question, which relates to the 
>> Telix host mode (hostplus).  Does anyone know how to make it work 
>> over a direct connection (two PCs connected via a cable).  I have 

[Much excellent information from Victor deleted]

>It is not a problem, actually, the Host+ doesn't appear to have
>that feature, and there is no good reason why it should.  Most other 

You are right from the programs' point of views.  As a user, and
achive site moderator I would, however welcome the feature to do
some testing without having to play with tow modems.  Besides, the
option could be useful for transferring ascii material from a
nonstandard home computer to the PC.  (I do that with Procomm for
Simclair QL --> PC).

>If you need a direct, PC-to-PC file-transfer program, there's 
>nothing better, faster or cheaper than ZIP, by Meyer. It is a superb 

I don't need it personally now (I use laplink), but I think we have
this on Garbo (too many files for me to remember off the top of my
head), so the other readers might find this information of use.

   All the best, Timo

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