Intriguing problem.....
     I have a user here, who wishes to transfer vast quantities of data from
     an IBM/DOS diskette format to TK-50 format.  We have an IBM PC/RT up
     here and a bunch of TK-50 equipped VAXstations.  Alas, we do not have
     the perfect combination (should it exist) of a VS2000 with an external
     TK-50 drive.   So the question is how to do it.

     The first idea that came to mind was to log in to the RT, put access on
     and read the data into the /tmp directory.  Then log in to a TK-50 VS2/RC
     and rlogin to the RT.  Now do a file transfer from one /tmp to the other.
     The only, and obvious, problem with this is that it would appear that
     through UNIX only one /tmp directory is accessable to any given login.
     Hmmm....  Best laid plans I guess....  But maybe you all might know a
     way around this paltry geometric dilemma....

     The next idea that came to mind was, well, just use bitbucket.  But, as
     usual, bitbucket is full to overbrimming with data.  Without knowing
     just when it will be emptied, its tough to figure out when to use it.
     Perhaps you could supply me with that intriguing bit of info.....

     And finally, you guys must know some far more mystifying yet surreal
     methodology to do this with the mouse tied behind your back, some
     concept far beyond those described above.   If so, do tell....

     Thanks much, and keep in touch.

                            Ian Busch
                            OE Athena.
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Hi!

I think what you may actually want is 'ftp' to transfer the files.
What you can do is transfer the data from the DOS diskettes to the
/tmp directory of the IBM.  Then, turn access_on from the IBM, log
in to the VAX (with the TK-50 drive), and use ftp to transfer the
files between workstations.  The usage of ftp (File Transfer Protocol)
is described in the manual page:

athena% man ftp

Basically, to get started, you use

athena% ftp <name of IBM>

from your VAX machine, type in a username (or accept the default), and
enter the appropriate password.  I believe that this will do the trick.
Since you will probably have more questions on using 'ftp', I will
leave your question here in the queue so that other consultants will
be able to help you.  Good luck with your file transfers, and thank
you for using OLC!