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Strobe <strobe@nospam.spotbeam.com> wrote:

> Having downloaded a couple of MAC binary files in Agent on my IBM
> compat, does anyone know how to copy this to a MAC for viewing?
> The file types are document.sit.1 and document.sit.2
> They don't appear to be attachments, and start with "This file must be
> converted with BinHex 4"

This means that they're ASCII encoded binary files and possibly don't
appear to be attachments because your email software doesn't know about
BinHex.

> Tried cutting and pasting them in a text editor and transfering to a
> PowerPC. What am I doing wrong?

The easiest solution is to save the files whole, stick 'em on a floppy
disc, and copy them onto a Mac.  You'll then need to decode and
decompress them: StuffitExpander is the best first thing to try - just
drop the files onto it and wait and see what happens.

If the Mac in question doesn't have a copy of StuffitExpander, look for
*anything* with `Stuff' or `Binhex' in the name; if that still draws a
blank, a magazine cover disc is the easiest way of getting a copy of
StuffitExpander.

Rowland.

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