ftp_hints

In order to transfer a file properly from the ftp site to your computer host, you need to set the correct transfer mode and use the right commands. The files you need for an interface and timeseal need to be transferred using the "binary" mode. The "binary" command sets the transfer mode to binary type (8 bit, for true binary/executable data). Then you need to have the file sent to you. The "get" command transfers a file from the ftp site to you.

In this example we will now transfer the software for ZIICS, a graphical interface that runs under DOS on PC's. The file name for ZIICS is "ziics121.exe". Here is what you would need to type:

binary get ziics121.exe

If you are done and do not wish to transfer any other files, type "quit" and you will exit from ftp.

quit

If you have a direct internet connection using PPP/SLIP, the file should now be in your computer directory and you are ready to work on it.

If you do not have a direct connection, what you need to do is transfer the file from your computer host to your local PC or workstation. This is done most commonly with "kermit" or "zmodem". Check around locally for what is available and works best on your system. After using kermit or zmodem, the file should then be in your directory for you to work on. Note: Almost all communication programs e.g Telix use Pagedown to start the download from your side , you can then choose the protocol to use, first you have to start the transfer on your host the common command for zmodem is sz e.g sz ziics130.exe .

FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE

Channel 1 is a great place to get help from people on-line at this chess server. They can help you work through each of these steps. You should also read the special help files for interfaces and timeseal; they have further details specific to those kinds of files. And you can also contact the server admins for help.

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