From: MERC::"uunet!CRVAX.SRI.COM!RELAY-INFO-VAX" 23-JUL-1992 07:29:44.77 To: info-vax@kl.sri.com CC: Subj: FAQ answer: How to get DECUS UUCP V2.0 UUCP_INFO.TXT -or- "The canned answer given to folks who want to get a copy of DECUS UUCP" Last Revision: 7/21/92 kcb How to get DECUS UUCP (Version 2.0): DECUS UUCP, distributed by the DECUS "VMSNET" working group, is a complete implementation of UUCP for VMS. This file describes how you may obtain your very own copy of the software for little or no cost. 1) via DECUS. By far the most popular method of obtaining DECUS UUCP is through the VAX SIG TAPES distributed by the DECUS librarians. The tapes (now available on CDROM, too!) do not cost much (or nothing at all if you obtain them via your LUG librarian), and you'll get TONS of stuff besides "just" UUCP. Contact your local DECUS tape librarian, and find out how you can get the latest set of DECUS tapes. NOTE: * decus UUCP (V1.3) last appeared on the FALL 1990 tapes * If you can wait, V2.0 will soon appear on the SPRING 1992 tapes too! 2) using FTP via the INTERNET. DECUS UUCP (V2.0) is available via anonymous ftp from the following sites: ftp.spc.edu directory [.decus_uucp] (maintained by terry@spcvxa.spc.edu) ftp.uu.net directory /systems/uucp/vms (maintained by the folks at uunet) mis1.mis.mcw.edu directory [.decus_uucp] (maintained by brodie@mis.mcw.edu) mvb.saic.com directory [.decus_uucp] (maintained by Mark.berryman@mvb.saic.com) "mis1.mis.mcw.edu" is the ftp site that *I* maintain, and any updates I receive will be immediately passed down to the other sites shown above. Additionally, If you're really up to it, the ftp site wuarchive.wustl.edu currently offers the latest VAX SIG decus tape offerings via anonymous ftp. (the WHOLE tape, no parts!). Be ready for a lot of transfer time and a lot of pieces, though. If you do use FTP on any of the above sites, please be kind. DECUS UUCP is kind of big, so transfer it during non-peak hours. 3) Via "anonymous uucp". [thanks to Jamie Hanrahan who arranged for this....] UUNET also has the package available for pickup via anonymous uucp. (any DECUS UUCP site running at least V1.2 can make use of this!) See your existing (V1.2+) DECUS UUCP documentation on using anonymous uucp via uunet. There's even a 900 number! (be forwarned: uunet charges rates based on connect time used.... getting the ENTIRE decus uucp package, for example, could easily cost you over $100...) The directory to get the files from is ~/systems/uucp/vms and the very first file to retrieve is "aaareadme.txt". That file will then document for you everything else you have to do. (what files to get, how to uncompress them, etc.). This method, therefore, is probably preferable for those sites who aren't a long ways away from uunet, or who are already using it as their main feed. As you'll see below, there's one last (and not expensive) way to get DECUS UUCP.... 4) Lastly, the final method of getting a copy is via your local friendly mailman. I provide free distribution of the DECUS UUCP package, but only if you pay the freight. Package the following: 1 tape (TK50, TK70, or 9-track) ** TK85 in a litle while... ** 1 self-addressed, STAMPED envelope to fit the tape **required** Mail it all to: DECUS UUCP c/o Kent Brodie Faculty Physicians & Surgeons 11200 West Plank Court, Suite 160 Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (If you send me a 9-track tape, I can handle 1600/6250bpi.) If you use 6250, it will all fit on a 600-foot reel. If you need 1600, then you must send a 2400-foot reel) A few notes. I provide this service free of charge, but at the same time, The Medical College of Wisconsin didn't hire me to make tape copies either. As I get tapes to make, I make them when I can. Usual turnaround time is about a week. ("your mileage may vary"). Finally, when it comes to the self-addressed "stamped" envelope, you can use normal US postal mail, Federal Express, or UPS. Our office does not normally deal with any other couriers, so please don't go using DHL or something. Questions? email me or gimme a call. -- Kent C. Brodie - Sr. Systems Manager InterNet: brodie@fps.mcw.edu Faculty Physicians & Surgeons uucpNet: fps.mcw.edu!brodie Medical College of Wisconsin MaBellNet: +1 414 266 5080 "Little bunny FOO-FOO, hoppin' through the forest, scoopin' up the field mice and boppin' 'em on the head.." -childrens song