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2 total messages Started by Dave Fenske Sat, 29 Aug 1992 13:20

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Author: Dave Fenske
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1992 13:20

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I have heard there is a DOS utility available (somewhere) that appends
an end-of-file (^Z) to any file that is closed without having one.

I am in urgent need of such a utility.  It would be used for properly
terminating a plot file which is being sent across a Lan Man X network.  Which
plot file, BTW, never makes it because Lan Man thinks it doesn't end.

Any names, phone numbers or leads would be greatly appreciated.

DF

Re: End-of-file

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Author: J. David Schronce
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 01:26

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ggvvgg@mixcom.com (Dave Fenske) writes:

> I have heard there is a DOS utility available (somewhere) that appends
> an end-of-file (^Z) to any file that is closed without having one.
> 
> I am in urgent need of such a utility.  It would be used for properly
> terminating a plot file which is being sent across a Lan Man X network.  Whic
> plot file, BTW, never makes it because Lan Man thinks it doesn't end.
> 
> Any names, phone numbers or leads would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> DF

it seems to me that you can append a ^Z with the following:

C:\ > REM >> filename

that SHOULD do it for you, assuming that you are in a DOS environment.  
Note that this is untested and only a suggestion.  Be sure to 
experiment on COPIES of your important files.
  

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