Re: dired on Novel

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Joshua writes:

> I am an ange-ftp newbie. I try to use it to access Novell server, and have the
> following problems:

> 1. How can I use the 'dired' mode commands when I do ftp to Novell?

>    For example, when I try using 'dired-find-file' I get the message "No file
>    on this line". The Novell 'dir' output looks like the following:

>   /shuky@prd:/sys:
>   d [R----F--] supervisor            512       Aug 28 19:18    login
>   d [R----F--] supervisor            512       Aug 28 19:18    public

> 2. When I try to get a file from Novell, sometimes I get immediately the
>    message "Reading directory /shuky@prd:/sys/...done" but get an empty
>    buffer.

>    When I do get the requested file or directory, it takes quite a while
>    before I get it.

ange-ftp and dired do not support Novell-format directory listings.  I know of
no plans to add this support.

If working with this type of machine is important to you send a message to:

  efs-testers-request@cuckoo.hpl.hp.com

and ask to join the team of efs (ange-ftp++) beta testers.  efs and the latest
dired *do* support Novell-format directory listings.

					-- ange -- <><

					ange@hplb.hpl.hp.com

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