UUENCODE.CMD is the CP/M-86 implementation of a utility used to translate a binary file to an ASCII file. The ASCII file generated by UUENCODE may then be transmitted as a "message" via electronic low-ASCII message bases. A UUENCODEd file is the universally-accepted method for transmitting a binary file on Internet and various other national/international e-mail networks. Syntax: UUENCODE filename.ext The ASCII file generated by UUENCODE will have the same filename as the file that was translated, but with the extension .UUE. The original file remains intact, and is not changed in any way. UUDECODE.CMD is the CP/M-86 implementation of a utility used to reconstruct a UUENCODEd ASCII file back into its original binary form. Syntax: UUDECODE filename (The extension .UUE is assumed.) NOTE: These original (1986) CP/M-86 implementations of the UU coding method, while lacking the fancy "features" which have evolved on other platforms, are still quite serviceable, and remain compatible with current implementations. UUENCODE.CMD and UUDECODE.CMD are public domain programs. Copy freely.