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ftp and downloading to mac

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From: ian
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1988 22:15
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What do the various extensions (.HQX, etc) mean at sumex?
How do i download them correctly?  Is HQX binhex?  Do i download
binary or ascii?  etc.
Assuming i then download from mainframe to mac, what protocols?

Sorry.  I'm sure this must be a repeat.  Please mail the answer if so.
Thanks!
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Subject: ftp and downloading to mac
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