i've noticed that at times netscape downloads in default ascii mode
rather than binary mode. hence the file has lots of carriage
returns/line feeds inserted where just cf should be. cr/lf instead of
cr. something like this. hence the file is bigger and unusable.

you need to download the file via ftp with the "bin" mode set.


David wrote:
> 
> I was in the unfortunate position of having to download a win .exe
> 
> I did the 7MB download via netscape/linux thence dos ftp to winnt. It
> wouldn't execute, so I did it again from the winnt box and it worked :-(
> 
> I noticed that the file I downloaded via my linux box was slightly LARGER
> than the other one. Any suggestions why the .exe wouldnt execute?
> 
> PS: After installing a simple sound editing application, winNT demanded
> that I reboot the system! They call this a server? what a joke.
> 
> David
> 
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