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From: jon@chiron.UUCP (Jon L. Griffeth)
Newsgroups: comp.mail.misc
Subject: HELP!! with PROFS file formats and other stuff
Keywords: PROFS mail
Message-ID: <162@chiron.UUCP>
Date: 29 Sep 88 20:05:19 GMT
Organization: Fairport, NY
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Some time ago I posted an article asking how I might establish a mail
gateway between UNIX and IBM's PROFS.  I received several excellent
responses.  However, due to internal politics I am unable to utilize
any of them (silly, yes?).

Currently, the only feasible solution is to write my own.  From what
little I know concerning PROFS, it seems that a simple RJE link
between UNIX and another PROFS node would be sufficient.  I could then
develop the programs to translate between the two file formats and
handle address resolution.

To investigate this further, I need to understand the theory of operation
behind PROFS and its file formats.  Ideally, I would prefer to locate
the IBM documents describing this.  Any help, however, would be GREATLY
appreciated.

I've tried going to an IBM Systems Engineer, but they're not being very
helpful.  I got the impression that they don't want to be bothered.
Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks very much,

Jon

jon@chiron.UUCP
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