The dos-to-unix command enables you to convert an MS-DOS text file

to the UNIX System format.

MS-DOS and the UNIX System have different conventions for the

end of a line in their text files. MS-DOS uses a "carriage

return" followed by a new line. The UNIX System uses just a

"new line" without the "carriage return". If you use the UNIX

System to work with a text file created under MS-DOS, there

will be superfluous carriage returns in the file. Because

MS-DOS and the UNIX System treat their text files differently,

you have to convert one file to another. You can use either

MS-DOS or the UNIX System path separator for this conversion.

Use one of the methods below for the dos-to-unix command:

Command Menu: Select dos-to-unix and strike ENTER.

Command Line: Type dos-to-unix and strike ENTER.

1. The DOS-to-UNIX Copy form appears.

2. Enter the name of the MS-DOS text file you want to convert

and strike SAVE.

3. Enter the new name of the file you want the UNIX System file

to be and strike SAVE.

Even though you can convert files between MS-DOS and UNIX System

format, some MS-DOS programs cannot exchange files with other

programs, either MS-DOS or UNIX system programs. A text file also

called an ASCII file, is a file that contains only text. Many MS-DOS

programs, even word processors, do not use this type of file. Instead,

they put special codes in their files that other programs cannot

understand. Often, however, programs allow you to read in or save

files in ASCII format. Consult your program's instructions to see

if this is possible.