LLNL XFTP Version 2.1, October 19, 1995
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************************** ABOUT LLNL XFTP *************************
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LLNL XFTP, an OSF/Motif-based FTP client, enables you to graphically
transfer files and perform various directory manipulation commands,
both locally and remotely. Two especially notable features are the
ability to (1) perform "third-party" (i.e., remote-to-remote) file
transfers, and (2) transfer or delete entire directory substructures.
LLNL XFTP has many features, is configurable, and has an intuitive
user interface.
LLNL XFTP is a precursor to LLNL XDIR, a much more sophisticated
graphical FTP client. LLNL XDIR features drag-and-drop file transfer,
powerful directory browsing, and multihost searching. Unless you
would prefer LLNL XFTP's compact interface over LLNL XDIR's multiwindow
approach, we recommend that you use LLNL XDIR. Source code for LLNL
XDIR is available as follows:
ftp://coral.ocf.llnl.gov/pub/ia/llnlxdir/latest_xdir.tar.Z
http://www.llnl.gov/liv_comp/xdir.html
LLNL XFTP was written by Neale Smith of the Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory, which is operated by the University of California.
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************************ BUILDING LLNL XFTP ************************
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LLNL XFTP requires OSF/Motif 1.2 or later (earlier versions of Motif
might work okay, but don't bother with anything earlier than 1.1.4).
One version or another of LLNL XFTP has been successfully built on the
following platforms (and a bunch of others):
Computer System Motif
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SPARCstation Sun OS 4.1.3 1.2.1
DECsystem 5830 ULTRIX V4.3 (Rev. 44) 1.2.1
SGI IRIX 5.3 1.2.3
IBM RS6000 IBM AIX 3.2.5 1.2.3
IBM RS6000 IBM AIX 4.1.2 1.2.3
HP9000/819 HP-UX A.10.00 1.2.4
HP9000/735 HP-UX A.09.01 1.2.0
Cray YMP UNICOS 7.0.6.2 bin.14 1.2.1
DEC 4000/710 DEC OSF/1 V3.2 (Rev. 214) 1.2.3
Sun 4/390 Solaris 2.3 1.2.2
Meiko Solaris 2.3 Meiko_Patch_012 1.2.1
Convex CONVEX OS 10.1 1.?
Intel 486 BSD/386 1.2.2
i486 System V R4.0.3 1.2
i386 SVR4 1.2.1
Intel SCO Open Desktop 3.0 1.2.1
PowerMac 6100 MachTen 4.0 1.1.4
Perform the following steps to build LLNL XFTP:
1. Enter the "sources" directory and type "xmkmf" to create "Makefile"
from "Imakefile". If you are unable to get this to work, use the
backup makefile, "Makefile.alt", by uncommenting (and possibly
editing) the section which seems most promising for your platform.
NOTE: Follow instructions at beginning of Imakefile or Makefile.alt
if you wish to build a SOCKSified executable.
2. Type "make" to build the executable "xftp".
3. Type "make install" to install the executable and the application
defaults file.
4. Type "make install.man" to install the man page.
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******************** Application Defaults File *********************
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It is usually not necessary to use an application defaults file with
LLNL XFTP (since LLNL XFTP contains built-in fallback values). You may
wish to use an application defaults file with LLNL XFTP if you want to
customize certain widget attributes such as fonts or colors.
The application defaults file is named "XFtp". (A symbolic link to
XFtp is in the "sources" subdirectory.) Make sure that XFtp is in
the search path of one of the X application defaults file environment
variables (e.g., XAPPLRESDIR, XFILESEARCHPATH, or XUSERFILESEARCHPATH).
Consult the usual X documentation on how to set and use these environment
variables.
NOTE: LLNL XFTP 2.1 is not compatible with the earlier versions of the
app defaults file. A sure sign that an old XFtp is being picked up is
that the file transfer monitor (the dialog that appears during file
transfers) will look funny.
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*************************** Limitations ****************************
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Here are some things to watch out for:
(1) LLNL XFTP might not work with some old X servers. For example,
some older OpenWindows servers might dump core. MacX fans should
use nothing older than version 1.1.7b.
(2) Old, buggy versions of Motif can cause weirdness.
(3) LLNL XFTP might not work correctly with some non-Unix FTP servers
(If you can give us temporary access to such a server, we might
be able to fix the problem.)
(4) Out-of-spec FTP servers can cause untold grief. (Most Unix-based
servers work correctly.)
(5) Third-party file transfers will not work unless at least one of
the remote FTP servers supports the PASV (passive) command.
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***************************** Support ******************************
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Because our resources are limited, we will not be able to give you
individual assistance in building and using LLNL XFTP. However, your
comments, suggestions and bug reports are valuable in helping us
determine how to best direct our efforts. Our email address is
llnlxftp@llnl.gov
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*************************** Availability ***************************
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Source code for LLNL XFTP is tarred and compressed, and is available
as follows:
ftp://coral.ocf.llnl.gov/pub/ia/llnlxftp/latest_xftp.tar.Z
http://www.llnl.gov/liv_comp/xftp.html
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************************* Acknowledgements *************************
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Thanks to Robyne Sumpter, Sam Coleman, Mike Nemanic, Mark Seager, and
Bob Cooper for their suggestions, encouragement, and help in getting
LLNL XFTP out the door.
Thanks to Fred Allen, Rich Fischer, Lee Busby, Mike Zollinger, and
Art Rodrigues for their help in coordinating the alpha/beta testing
of LLNL XFTP.
Thanks to Jeff Long for his help in the design of the remote file
viewer and the anonymous FTP user interfaces.
And thanks to the many users out there, too numerous to list, who
have sent me bug reports, suggestions and patches, and who made
valuable contributions to the debugging and testing of LLNL XFTP.
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************************ Copyright Notices *************************
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(c) 1993-1995. The Regents of the University of California. All
rights reserved.
This work was produced at the University of California, Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory (UC LLNL) under contract no.
W-7405-ENG-48 (Contract 48) between the U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) and The Regents of the University of California (University)
for the operation of UC LLNL. Copyright is reserved to the
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under terms of Contract 48; DOE policies, regulations and orders;
and U.S. statutes. The rights of the Federal Government are
reserved under Contract 48 subject to the restrictions agreed upon
by the DOE and University.
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