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Re: How do I decode Base64 files?

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From: Martin J Dye
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 1995 00:00
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In article <19951207.192036.86@waveg.demon.co.uk> Richard Sterry wrote:

> I am aware that Base64 has been discussed recently, but have not been
> following the threads.
> 
> I have been sent a message with an appended file encoded in Base64,
> whatever that is when it's at home. My questions are very simple, so I
> hope the answers are too!
> 
> (1) What utility(ies) do I need to decode such files?
> (2) Where can I find it (them)?
> 
> Thanks!


You need !Base64

Get it from ftp://micros.hensa.ac.uk/micros/arch/riscos/c/c179/*

Make sure files to be decoded are void of header and cr/lf at beginning.

While you're at Hensa, get the index of all Archimedes files....

-- 
Martin J. Dye
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