WinZip(R) version 6.1 Copyright (C) 1991-1996 Nico Mak Computing, Inc. All Rights Reserved This file provides information for Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors who wish to distribute the WinZip 6.1 package, including an extract from the license agreement and suggested program descriptions and keywords. Distribution The complete license agreement is contained in the file LICENSE.TXT. The following paragraph is an extract from the license agreement regarding the distribution of the Shareware version of WinZip: You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission, with one exception: --> Disk Vendors approved by the Association of Shareware Professionals --> are permitted to redistribute WinZip, subject to the conditions in --> this license, without specific written permission. Obtaining the Latest Version Before distributing WinZip please verify that you have the latest version. The latest version of WinZip is always available on the WinZip Home page at www.winzip.com, and in the GO WINZIP area on CompuServe. The normal filenames for WinZip 6.1 are: winzip.exe - 16-bit Windows 3.1/Windows for Workgroups version winzip95.exe - 32-bit Windows 95 and Windows NT 95 version If you require unique filenames for each release, please use the names wz16v61.exe - 16-bit Windows 3.1/Windows for Workgroups version wz32v61.exe - 32-bit Windows 95 and Windows NT 95 version Suggested One Line Program Description Archive utility w/built-in ZIP, TAR, gzip, and Unix compress files Suggested Keywords ASP WinZip Windows Win95 ZIP UNZIP Drag Drop TAR gzip compress Wizard Install Uninstall Archive Utility Shareware Virus Scan ARJ LZH SFX ARC Suggested Description WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use of Zip files and other compression formats. Windows 95, NT, and Windows 3.1 versions are shipped on the same disk. WinZip features include: Windows 95 support: WinZip includes long filename support and tight integration with the Windows 95 shell. Drag and drop to or from the Explorer, or zip and unzip without leaving the Explorer. Internet support: WinZip features built-in support for popular Internet file formats: TAR, gzip, and Unix compress. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported via external programs. WinZip interfaces to most virus scanners. The WinZip Wizard: this optional feature uses the standard and familiar "wizard" interface to simplify the process of unzipping and installing software distributed in Zip files. The WinZip Wizard is not targeted at experienced users, but is ideal for the rapidly growing number of PC users getting started with Zip files. When these users gain confidence or want to use more advanced zipping features, the full WinZip Classic interface is just a click away. Requirements The 32-bit version requires Windows 95 or Windows NT. The 16-bit version requires Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups. No other programs are are required for basic ZIP operations. Optional features require external programs, including the shareware PKZIP/PKUNZIP product from PKWARE, Inc. or ARJ from Robert Jung or LHA.EXE from Haruyasu Yoshizaki. WinZip interfaces to several programs to access ARC files and optionally runs most virus scanning utilities, including Windows-based virus scanners. Registration US$29 (includes shipping) to receive disk with latest version for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows 3.1. Author Nico Mak Computing, Inc, P.O. Box 919 Bristol, CT 06011 USA CompuServe: 70056,241 CompuServe Forum: GO WINZIP Internet: info@winzip.com Web: www.winzip.com