Steps For Downloading Diskettes Via FTP
Kenn's
19980904: Steps For Downloading Diskettes Via FTP
September/1998
Tech
Notes
Tech Note #4
That makes it a little more difficult for you to extract it for your use. Here's a review of how it works:
a. Connect: Access the shop ftp site via anonymous ftp. Use Netscape, or set your other ftp client to passive mode, for most reliable operation.
b. Read: Decide which files you need to download. Each disk image or set is stored in an .EXE file. The /pub/disks directory contains a file called !README!.TXT. Read this file for a listing of which files correspond to which disks.
c. Get the file: Download the disk image file(s) you require to a new, empty directory on your hard drive. Or, if you've done this before, copy the files to the same directory you currently have your other disk images in. I suggest you make a directory called C:\MAKEDISK, but it doesn't matter what you call it. Put all files in the same directory.
d. Extract the setup utility: Run the downloaded disk image file by typing its name in a DOS window or double-clicking it in Windows. Running the downloaded .EXE file does not create the disk. This creates the program to make the disk.
e. Make the disk(s): You will now either have a program called SETUP###.EXE where ### is some three digit number or a program called SETUP.BAT. Whichever it is, run it by typing its name in a DOS window or double-clicking it in Windows. It is now that you will be asked for the password. Remember that the password is case-sensitive. When you have entered the correct password, the disk image will be decrypted and stored on your hard drive, and you will be given the opportunity to make the disk. Do so. If the archive contains more than one disk image, you will be prompted for the password for each diskette.
f. Cleanup: When you have completed the above steps for each downloaded file, you will notice that all the downloaded and intermediary files have been automatically removed. What is left is a program called MAKEDISK.EXE, as many .DSK disk image files as you have downloaded, and the support DCP files which are the disk imaging software. If you anticipate you will never need to make another copy of any of these diskettes, you can delete the entire directory. However, if you hang on to it, simply run MAKEDISK from the command prompt or double-click MAKEDISK.EXE from Windows, and you can make more copies of any of the disks whose images you have downloaded. This is handy for those of us prone to losing disks, damaging disks, loaning disks, spilling coffee on disks, etc. etc. Note that you only enter the passwords when you install the disk images. Once installed on your hard drive, you will not be prompted for the password again.
g. Now use the software! Remember, the preceding steps create the disks only. The function of the disks is not accessed until you run the appropriate program(s) from the disks you have made. For example, if you have followed the above steps to create a set of anti-virus installer/updater diskettes, you now have the diskettes, but you have not installed the anti-virus software. Use the diskettes you have created to do this.
DISCLAIMER: This document is intended for the reference of computer support personnel within Winnipeg School Division No. 1. There is no warranty or liability if procedures recommended here have an adverse affect on any systems. Use them at your own risk. Any trademarks mentioned are the property of their owners, none of whom have certified any information provided here. Opinions expressed here are personal only and do not represent the policy of Winnipeg School Division No. 1 or any other organization anywhere.
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