Microsoft KB Archive/60601

Word: Downloading Files from GEnie

PSS ID Number: Q60601 Article last modified on 11-29-1994

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= SUMMARY =

To download files from GEnie, the filename of the file to be downloaded must be found. This can be accomplished using the Knowledge Base and the following steps:

  Type “m 505” at any GEnie menu prompt to go to the main Microsoft menu.   At the Microsoft menu, select option 6 (Knowledgebase).   When the Knowledgebase menu appears, select option 1 (Search Database).   When prompted to enter a query string, type in the following: softlib and Prod(word) “Softlib” will select all articles that reference files stored in the Software Library. “and” is a boolean operator. “Prod(word)” selects all Word articles. The “Prod(product)” query can be used to query on other products as well.   When the query has been executed and articles found, select option 1 “Title display” to view the article titles. Once the desired article has been located from the list, examine the article to find the “Sxxxxx” file number. The “Sxxxxx” file number identifies the article in the Software Library.   Once the name of the desired file is found, select “Q” to exit the Knowledge Base. 

The following are steps to download files:


 * 1) From the main Microsoft menu (m 505), select option 3 “Software Libraries.”
 * 2) From the Software Libraries menu, select option 6 “Download file.”
 * 3) Enter the Sxxxxx number.
 * 4) When the file is found, enter “D” to download the file.

= MORE INFORMATION =

This is the process of downloading a file from the Software Library menu after the “Download a File” option is selected.

Genie will prompt for the name of the file(s) or unique file number(s) to download; a comma delimits multiple file lists for batch supporting protocols.

Genie will display file information, prompt the user to begin downloading, and select the binary protocol. Below is an example of the file and download information:

Enter download request or elp?1800

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Number: 1800 Name: DWXHP5.ARC Address: MS.SYSOP Date: 910501 Approximate # of bytes: 115200 Number of Accesses: 0 Library: 2 Description: Word 5.50 printer drivers for Hewlett-Packard LaserJets with downloadable font sets AC-EA (portrait only for LaserJet Plus, 500, and Series II). README file included. Keywords: Q45512 Q63021 Q67529 SUPPLEMENTAL WORD 5.50 PRD HEWLETT-PACKARD S12815 ———————————

File: DWXHP5.ARC is a BINARY File.

Press  to skip, <D>ownload, <L>ist, or <Q>uit?d

Select Download Protocol


 * 1) XMODEM
 * 2) XMODEM (w/1K blocks)
 * 3) YMODEM
 * 4) ZMODEM

Enter # or <RETURN> to skip?

After a protocol is selected, GEnie will prompt to begin the process of receiving the file. When the file transfer is finished Genie will display a message that the download was completed.

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