File Conversion and Transfer from a Lanier No Problem Word Processor to a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distributed Minicomputer System (DMINS)

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Abstract:

This document is about conversion and transfer of text files from a certain brand of standalone word processors to a certain minicomputer system. It describes the method used an implementation of the method, and procedures for operators of the implementation. The word processor is a Lanier No Problem. The minicomputer is a Gould 9050. In it the Q-One word processor part of Quadratronss Q-Office runs under the UTX32 operating system a port of Berkeley Unix 4.2. IBM compatible personal computers, the Navy Document Interchange Format, and the Kermit file transfer protocol are used as intermediaries.

Author(s):
Thornett, Richard G.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA OFFICE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA199551
Pagination:
0066

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DTIC/TR-87/18
Monitor Series:
DTIC/FB
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MICROCOMPUTERS, *PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES, *MINICOMPUTERS, PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, WORDS(LANGUAGE)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
*WORD PROCESSORS, *FILE CONVERSION, DMINS(DISTRIBUTED MINICOMPUTER SYSTEM)
Report Date:
1987 Sep 01