On Thu, 30 May 1996 16:28:12 -0700, Tim Ryan ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
: I am having a problem FTPing a file (with a 10 character filename) from a
: DEC Alpha (Open VMS) to a HP3000.  While I can easily transfer a file
: that has a filename that is less than or equal to 8 characters long, I
: cannot transfer a file that has greater than 8 character filename.
 
Try using the POSIX style file name, in other words put a . or / in front
of the name.  FTP uses the same name resolution algorithm as LISTFILE so
if no . or / then it is MPE syntax. Also if you are doing a mput the
wildcard is @ and not *. For example  ./FT@ or [log in to unmask]  .
 
Good Luck.
 
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