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From: rstofer@netcom.com (Richard T. Stofer)
Subject: Help using 'rz'?
Message-ID: <rstoferC7ww5u.748@netcom.com>
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Date: Mon, 31 May 1993 22:08:18 GMT
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I have been able to get com02, tip and my modem all on the same page although
my internal Intel 400 didn't work out.  I bought an inexpensive US Robotics
Sportster 14,400 Fax/Modem and that is working perfectly.

My only remaining glitch is with 'rz'.  Although I can 'tip' as a non-superuser
when I suspend the program to invoke 'rz' I get permission denied unless I first
elevate myself to su.

crw-------   1 uucp  wheel       8,   2 May 31 14:47 /dev/com02
-r-sr-sr-x   1 uucp  wheel        99995 May 29 13:31 /usr/bin/tip*
-rwsrwsr-x   3 uucp  wheel        60853 May 31 11:59 rz*

The above ls -lg entries represent the permissions I have given the various
components.

It seems to me that 'rz' does not attempt to improved its' permissions and will
not be capable of grabbing the device.  This after perusing the source code.

Two things I would like to know:  First, can I get 'rz' to work in a non-super
user mode and second, it there a public domain better way to deal with ZMODEM
than 'tip' and 'rz'.

Thanks for any help given!