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From: XWUU@PURCCVM.BITNET
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: archiving program problems
Message-ID: <91011.222618XWUU@PURCCVM.BITNET>
Date: 12 Jan 91 03:26:18 GMT
Organization: Purdue University
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I am having problems un-archiving some downloaded programs with:
 1. LYNX V9, and
 2. Zip-Unzip

I have downloaded these utilities from several sites and the results are
always the same.  Let me explain...

I download the archived program via FTPing in binary, transfer the file to
my C64 via binary w/ Kermit 2.2, then attempt to un-lynx or un-zip with
the previously downloaded utility.
The lynx V9 program boots up, gives me a pretty screen and menu, allows me
to choose the menu item, shows me a list of files that I may un-lynx, then
recycles back to the main menu without performing ANy of the chosen operations.

It just sits there.  It does not matter what operation I choose - lynx,
un-lynx, disk operations, etc.  It just doesn't do anything.  I have not found
any other LYNX flavor or variety at the FTP sites.

The zip-unzip program seems to do its job; it separates out the files alright,
but it seems to write a PROGRAM to the disk's DIRECTORY!  The files won't
run once they have been unzipped.

Any comments, suggestions, sage words of advice?
There is alot of neat stuff out there that is either LYNX'ed or ZIP'ed.
I'd really like to figure out how to get it!

Thanks in advance...

Kirk A Janowiak
XWUU@PURCCVM

PS to Frank Prindle...BLESS you for putting the 2400 baud patch at MILTON!
I works great and I have found no problem that can be traced to the higher
speed.  Virtual reality at 2400 baud is a real Kick!  Thanks!