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From: John Beukema <john@gateway.net.hk>
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Subject: downloading directories gziped
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I am missing something.  I seem to remember you could download an entire 
directory in gzipped format in ftp by simply *doing what*? I looked in 
the handbook and FAQ and cannot find what the magic incantation is. 
would some kind soul send the answer by e-mail (I do not audit this list).
jbeukema