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.