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Re: copying text files (unix to dos)



> 
> UN*X doesn't use the ^M character at the end of each line.  How can I
> convert between formats?  And is there a way to do it automatically when
> a file is copied to/from a dos filesystem?
> 
> -Paul

There's always todos and fromdos.  Also the mount command has the capabilities 
of doing the translation.  Checkout mount's man page before trying this, there
are some gotchas waiting to pounce...

I think todos/fromdos are part of the mtools package.

Chuck

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