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──── ARC-AID v2.1α 4DOS version Copyright (c) 1991 PERSAD Software Inc. ──────
────────────── Available FREE for non-commercial use only. ──────────────────
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░▒▒▒▒▓▓▓▓▓ WHAT IS ARC-AID ? ▓▓▓▓▓▒▒▒▒░░░│
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
ARC-AID is an automatic archive tester/manipulator that's
specially designed for ease of use. It's a very practical tool
for all Bulletin Board users who are constantly trying out
various software from different sources. It should be the
FIRST program you run on any newly downloaded file.
This version has been created for use by users of 4DOS 4.0+
only and will not work well with an "exclusive" MS-DOS
environment.
ARC-AID will test,uncompress,scan archives and remove pollutants,
display documentation and even clean up after itself.
It provides you with a detail log which can be printed or viewed
at your leisure.
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░▒▒▒▒▓▓▓▓▓ FEATURES AT A GLANCE. ▓▓▓▓▓▒▒▒▒░░░│
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
[1] Uses 4DOS virtual memory batch commands for super quick
performance. This can be improved even more by using a RAM
drive for the temporary directory.
[2] Wildcard compatible. No need to know full name, or even
the Archive Extension! ARC-AID will determine these for you,
if you wish.
[3] Automatic cleanup of temporary directory every time
program is run. No more file mixups.
[4] No "messy" displays. Informative prompts are displayed on
one screen together with your system statistics.
[5] Automatic search and display of any documentation within
file. No excuse for not knowing how to setup your programs.
[6] Supports ZIP/ARJ/LZH/ARC/ZOO extensions currently. Will
also detect and uncompress imbedded archives, even if they are
different from the host archive format.
[7] Displays immediate help just by typing "AA" or "AA ?" at the
DOS prompt.
[8] Simple command line structure. No need to remember cryptic
switches. Just tell ARC-AID where the file you wish to examine
is located and it will do the rest.
[9] Timed control of the entire process. Uses 4DOS internal
timer to tell you how long it took.
[10] Automatic archive cleaning! Will remove BBS ads and
comments from polluted archives, as well as strip -AV codes
from ZIP files. PKWare's codes have been compromised and no
longer provide a valid indication of an untampered archive,
hence the reason we decided to strip -AV codes on files zipped
with versions prior to 1.98.
[11] Check for imbedded TELEDISK files and automatic integrity
check performed if any are detected.
[12] Complete Viruscan of ALL files within archive. Since
recent viruses have been found to infect data files, this is a
much more prudent approach than just scanning executable files.
Scan cannot be aborted and uses McAfee's new TURBO mode for
faster scanning.
[13] Integrity check performed on every archive (even imbedded
ones) before uncompressing to disk.
[14] Log available (TEST.LOG) of entire process. This can be
printed or viewed later if needed.
[15] Customized comment added to each archive (if supported)
to discern which archives have been processed by ARC-AID.
[16] Can be run from ANY drive you wish to uncompress files
in. Not limited to ONE drive. All necessary directories will
be created in the drive if not found.
[17] Uses path for global access to program. Now you can call
it up from anywhere!
[18] Multiple file processing. You can test multiple archives
by simply using wildcards. Eg. TEST01.ZIP, TEST02.ZIP &
TEST03.ZIP can be processed with the single command:
AA \FILEDIR\TEST*.ZIP
[19] Automatic Alert System will sound alarm if file is
corrupted or a virus is detected. All processes will be
aborted.
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░▒▒▒▒▓▓▓▓▓ LEGAL STUFF ▓▓▓▓▓▒▒▒▒░░░│
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
All Trademarks and copyrights of programs included in the
utility archive are the sole property of their respective owners
and are hereby recognized En Masse.
This product is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.
The entire risk and responsibility of the use of this product,
as to the results and/or performance of this product is
assumed by you. PERSAD Software Inc. makes no warranty as to
the use of, results of, merchantability or fitness for
purpose. Should the product prove to be defective, you
exclusively assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing,
repair, or correction. PERSAD Software Inc. shall not be
liable for any damages, including but not limited to system
damage, service, repair, correction, loss of profit, lost
savings or any other incidental, consequential, or special
damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use or
inability to use this product.
This program [ARCAID21.ZIP] may be uploaded to Bulletin Boards
and copied freely provided that all the original files remain
unchanged.
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░▒▒▒▒▓▓▓▓▓ REGISTRATION ▓▓▓▓▓▒▒▒▒░░░│
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
ARC-AID is provided FREE to all users if used in a
non-commercial environment. Commercial users should contact
one of PERSAD Software Inc. New York beta sites listed below
for information on obtaining the commercial version:
AMJET BBS [718] 837-4548
Computron BBS [718] 478-6065
Critter Line [718] 946-2478
OMNI BBS [718] 274-5469
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░▒▒▒▒▓▓▓▓▓ INSTALLATION ▓▓▓▓▓▒▒▒▒░░░│
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Files included in the original archive:
INSTALL.EXE - Will install ARC-AID on your system.
ARCAID.DOC - This file you're reading.
UTILS.ZIP - Utility Files needed by program :
Length Method Size Ratio Date Time CRC-32 Attr Name
------ ------ ----- ----- ---- ---- -------- ---- ----
14445 Stored 14445 0% 12-05-89 01:57 bca11228 --w- DELF.COM
814 Implode 264 68% 12-04-91 13:51 5250cc23 --w- ARC_AID.CMT
9898 Stored 9898 0% 11-08-91 14:55 21f3b6be --w- ZIPUP.EXE
15206 Stored 15206 0% 12-05-91 21:40 71e4f516 --w- D.EXE
1248 Implode 599 53% 12-20-91 12:34 449c9373 --w- DEL.CMT
13999 Stored 13999 0% 08-22-90 12:39 7cc4b1f4 --w- TDCHECK.EXE
22733 Implode 12506 45% 04-27-91 15:12 29ac1046 --w- STRIPAV.EXE
38525 Stored 38525 0% 07-09-91 02:53 2d7bf854 --w- ZOO.EXE
------ ------ --- -------
116868 105442 10% 8
The following files are neccessary to run ARC-AID properly. They must
be placed into the utility directory that you selected in the
installation program.
Files marked with a "*" are not included with this program. These are
copyrighted programs which >must< be obtained separately from your
favorite BBS or your local PSI beta site.
* ARC.EXE - v3.1c used to uncompress ARC files. (c) SEA.
ARC_AID.CMT - Comment added to ZIP/ARJ files.
* ARJ.EXE - v2.22 used to uncompress ARJ file. (c) Robert K Jung.
D.EXE - PD sorted color directory lister.(c) Sunil Sebastian.
DEL.CMT - List of archive pollutants (BBS Ads etc) to remove.
DELF.COM - Public Domain file deletor.
* LHA_E.EXE - v2.06 for LZH files.(c) Haruyasu Yoshizaki.
* PKUNZIP.EXE - Alpha version 1.93 for ZIP files. (c) PKWare Inc.
* PKZIP.EXE - Version 1.1 used to clean archives. (c) PKWare Inc.
* SCAN.EXE - Viruscan program v85. (c) McAfee Asscociates.
STRIPAV.EXE - ZIP cleaner, strips -AV codes.
TDCHECK.EXE - Checks for Teledisk files. (c) Sydex.
ZIPUP.EXE - v1.42 used to comment ZIP files. (c) Bob Jaques & J. Barth.
ZOO.EXE - v2.1 for ZOO extension files. Public Domain.
Make sure that you have PKUNZIP.EXE available in your path.
To install, simply type INSTALL at the DOS prompt and answer a few
questions. Hit ENTER to accept default values for the program.
Modify your Autoexec.bat file to include the utility directory in
your path statement (eg PATH= C:\;C:\DOS;C:\UTILS). You must re-boot
your computer or use the "PATH=%PATH%" to set new path temporarily.
That's all there is to it!
If you get "out-of-environment" messages, increase your environment
size using the /E command line for your "SHELL= 4DOS.COM" statement
in the config.sys file.
Note : Modified versions of the BTM file may not be distributed
without prior permission of PERSAD Software Inc.
The Author, Rishi Persad may be contacted at the previously mentioned
beta sites.
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░▒▒▒▒▓▓▓▓▓ HISTORY ▓▓▓▓▓▒▒▒▒░░░│
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
v2.0α (released on 12-23-91):
First release of Alpha version.
v2.1 (released on 12-26-91):
First standard release.
Minor changes in program and spruced up documentation.
Reduced size of archive, and installation program.
Check out your local PSI distribution site for more QUALITY software!