The following programs are included in this sample offering: a2e.cmd a simple rexx program showing ascii to ebcdic translations chat.cmd a large rexx program using cpi-c for appc to converse with a remote tpn runpuppy.cmd a large rexx program using cpi-c for appc to run a program remotely, and return the results to the originator (perhaps similar to, but no relation with, arexec.cmd in the ibm ews) Chat and runpuppy are multiplatform programs and should run unmodified on both os/2 2.1 and mvs/esa 4.2. To install: 1. unzip this archive and place the .cmd files in a directory in your path 2. configure cpic side information describing your partner tpn, mode, etc 3. at your partner tpn location (mvs or os2) define your tpn execution characteristics (asch schedule class, appc/mvs tpdefinitions, etc) 4. create or modify any vtam logmode, switch, or leased line definitions to create the independent lu and its parameters