Q:
> How do I download a letter that I've received into my user area/floppy?

A:
While you are in elm, save the letter to a file:
  s filename

then you can ftp that file to your local disk.  You will need the
ethernet name of the pc to do this.  If you are in gdal (303 Mcneil),
the name is listed on the front of the machine (i.e. gdal15, gdal06,
etc.).  Assuming you are sitting at the pc called gdal15, to ftp the
file to the pc, get out of elm, to the Unix prompt, and type:
		ftp gdal15.sas.upenn.edu
you will then be prompted for a username (you can just hit ENTER).
Now change to the appropriate directory on the pc:
		cd a:
and put the files from ssc onto the pc
		put filename
		put filename2
		etc.

then get out of ftp:
		bye
and finish up your Unix session

Note: do not delete the file from your ssc account until you have
checked it over on the pc

> Also, is it possible to use FTP from a remote?.
only if that remote is connected by ethernet, if you are dialing up
through a modem, or using an Async line on PennNet, you will need to
transfer files using kermit.  Try typing 'man kermit' at the unix prompt
to get more information on kermit.


			Matt Stoller
			mstoller@mcneil.sas.upenn.edu