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I need to get any version of Kermit up on our DEC VAX 11/730.  It is running
VAX/VMS 4.0, right now, and the only compiler we have is a version of a
C compiler from Whitesmiths.

We can transfer ASCII to it right now, through various means, but binaries so
far have been a problem.  

Also, the only removable media we have are RL02 cartridges, and the tiny 
DECTAPE II's.  RL02 aren't very popular, and I am not sure if we can directly
read or write DECTAPE II's.  If we can get a binary of a kermit on an RL02,
it could be a solution, but so far, we haven't been able to find anyone.

Another alternative is to do something similar to "uuencode" a binary of
kermit, transfer it via ASCII, then "uudecode" it on the VAX.  The only
problem is, we don't have such utilities.  We might need a source for that
in Whitesmith's C, or get the binary... which brings us back to the same
problem.

SO, if anyone can suggest anything that we can do to get Kermit running 
on our VAX, it would be much appreciated.

Also, please respond by Email if possible.

--Tak Ariga




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