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Article #41Re: Zipping on the Amiga?
From: Mark Bowman
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 00:00
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 00:00
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kevin christopher murray wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I'm trying to get some DXF files from a PC to an Amiga 400 for use in > Lightwave. The problem being that some of the files are too large to fit > on a diskette, and I know very little about compression on the Amiga. I > know it can be done, but where are the tools and how do I get them? > > Also, this whole problem would be avoided if I knew anything about using > a modem on the Amiga. I know these questions must sound inane to a > hardcore Amiga user, but I'm up against a deadline and I need to get > these files soon. > > Can anyone tell me a little something about communications and > compression on the Amiga, or at least where I could find this information? > Hi Kevin Ther are a few things you can try...first thing to remember is that LHA is the big format in Amiga Land or DMS(but don't worry about that). But there is also a copy of amigazip floating around on Aminet. Another option is to use either a parallel or serial connection there are many such packages such as sernet,parnet,pc to amiga (I use this it is good, 20kb/s). If you want to have a chat about stuff like this drop me a line via email. seeya
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