On Thursday, February 20, 2003, at 08:50AM, Jim Emery <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>This is, perhaps, a simple question and probably more appropriate to a >newbie Unix list but... > >I have been playing around with ftp in the terminal in Jaguar. What I >cannot figure out is how one can view the directory/file info on the local >computer from within the window running the ftp session? The only way I >have been able to view the local file system is to open a separate window >and view directories/files in this window. Am I missing something obvious >or is this the best method to use? Thanks. reading the 'man' page would be a good start to learn about -all- of the features of 'ftp' or any other command-line application. in this case, type 'man ftp' as with anything, there's always more than one way to skin a cat. i prefer using '!' to invoke a local shell, doing my deeds, then 'exit' to move back in to the FTP prompt. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
