Using UUCP and Usenet
Using UUCP and Usenet by Grace Todino, published by O’Reilly & Associates in 1991, is a comprehensive guide that explores communication between UNIX and non-UNIX systems through UUCP and related tools. This edition spans 194 pages and is written in English, providing clear instructions for both novice and experienced users on how to effectively utilize UUCP for file transfers, remote command execution, and Usenet interactions.
Readers will find detailed explanations on various topics, including how to read news, post articles, and send emails to other Usenet members. The book addresses common challenges such as file transfer issues and offers insights into checking the status of UUCP requests. With practical appendices and a focus on networking, this handbook serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of UUCP communications.
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Using UUCP and Usenetshows how to communicate with both UNIX and non-UNIX systems, using UUCP andcuortip. It also shows how to read news, post your own articles, and mail to other Usenet members. This handbook assumes that UUCP and Usenet links to other computer systems have already been established by your system administrator.
Clear enough for a novice, this book is packed with information that even experienced users will find indispensable. Take the mystery out of questions such as why files sent via UUCP don’t always end up where you want them, how to find out the status of your file transfer requests, and how to execute programs remotely with uux.
Topics covered include:
- Introduction to UUCP communications.
- Copying files with UUCP.
- Remote command execution.
- Sending mail to distant users.
- Checking on UUCP requests.
- Remote login withcuortip.
- Extending the UUCP network.
- Reading and posting news.
- Many useful appendices.
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