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THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) V6.1B
Copyright 1990,91,92 by S.T.Calise
Mailing Address: 673 Herbertsville Road, Brick NJ 08724 USA
Read further for QUICK START installation and run.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) is a SHELL utility for PKZIP V1.1x
and it's associated files. THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) features easy
flat archive menu driven compression and extraction routines.
It's ideal for the everyday user who is interested in 'getting
the job done'. However, TERMINUS does accept custom parameters
and allows for user tailoring of most operations.
TERMINUS uses an easy system of flexible defaults which are
auto-configured when the program is first run to help speed up program
installation. A path pick list is used to store frequently selected
paths and provide the user with quick selection of source and target
directories.
ZIP TERMINUS was designed to run from a hard disk but will
work satisfactorily if installed on a high capacity floppy. It
caters to the low-end of the video standard spectrum by
offering compatibility with IBM MDA monochrome, IBM CGA Color
and those systems that utilize the IBM CGA standard but employ
a money saving green, amber or white monochrome display device.
TERMINUS may be worked from the keyboard or by a Microsoft
compatibile mouse.
Hands-free toggled virus detection is provided for both
compress and extraction operations. McAfee's VIRUSCAN program
is called up to scan all files extracted and those files
which have been tagged for compression.
This version of The ZIP TERMINUS features full submenu SUPPORT
for McAfee Associates' virus detector program SCAN.EXE . Virus scans
of entire subdirectories and/or logical drives are now provided for
user convenience.
ALL virus scan functions now include increased visual / audible
alarms which are issued upon virus detection. Password entry is
needed to proceed from the alarm point. Options are given to allow
continued program operation or immediate program halt after correct
entry of the password.
This program does not attempt to incorporate every possible
archive option offered by PKZIP. Instead, it offers a modest selection
of menu powered options that can be used with ease in today's computer
and telecommunication environments which demand user competence in
the areas of file compression, extraction and computer virus infection
prevention.
THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) is simple, easy to use, it gets the job done!
********************
The ZIP TERMINUS(c) may not be used in a business, corporation, government
or agency environment without a negotiated site license. All rights are
strictly reserved! Read ZT61B.DOC for further information.
********************
***** HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
640K BYTES MEMORY (512K MIN)
HARD DRIVE - OR ANY COMBINATION
OF HARD DRIVE AND/OR HIGH CAPACITY FLOPPY(S)*
(IBM MDA) OR (CGA C80) TEXT MODE/EMULATION REQ.
MS COMPATIBLE MOUSE OPTIONAL
***** QUICK INSTALL:
The ZIP TERMINUS(c) is a SHELL and needs the following programs
for FULL access to ALL functions:
PC/MS DOS V2.11 - 5.0
PKZIP(tm) v1.1X by PKWARE, INC.
VIRUSCAN(tm) v85, v86 or higher by McAfee Associates (see note)
Make sure you have the following files from each(* see below *) of the
above in the same subdirectory for hard disk installation or on the
same (* see note *) floppy for quick start and access to ALL TERMINUS
functions.
PKZIP(tm) files needed are : PKZIP.EXE; PKUNZIP.EXE;
ZIP2EXE.EXE;
McAfee VIRUSCAN files needed: SCAN.EXE
ZIP TERMINUS files needed : ZT61B.EXE; ZTCF1.EXE;
ZTCF2.EXE;
MS/PC DOS files required : COMMAND.COM (floppy installation)
*****************************************************************
** FLOPPY START:
NOTE: Copy ZT61A.EXE, ZTCF1.EXE, ZTCF2.EXE, PKZIP.EXE, PKUNZIP.EXE
SCAN.EXE and COMMAND.COM to your floppy disk. DO NOT
PLACE these files into a subdirectory. PUT them into
the ROOT directory of your work floppy.(You MUST
copy COMMAND.COM to the floppy!)
Start THE ZIP TERMINUS by typing each line followed by <ENTER>:
A: B:
cd\ or cd\
ZT61B.EXE ZT61B.EXE
Press F5- CHANGE DEFAULTS at the MAIN menu
and define the location of all needed programs
and further define operating parameters where
necessary.
** HARD DISK START:
Assuming you have placed the required files on DRIVE #C in a
subdirectory named terminus you may start TERMINUS by typing
each line followed by <ENTER>
c:
cd\terminus
ZT61B.EXE
Change the line C: to D: or whatever the drive letter designation
you installed TERMINUS on. Change the line cd\terminus to
cd\whatever where 'whatever' is the subdirectory you placed the
TERMINUS programs.
Press F5- CHANGE DEFAULTS at the MAIN menu
and define the location of all needed programs
and further define operating parameters where
necessary.
** NOTE #1:
Floppy installation requires that you MUST place COMMAND.COM
in the TERMINUS disk ROOT directory. It also requires that you
put all needed files in the ROOT directory. Systems with 720K,
1.4MEG, or 1.2MEG drives will be able to place all of the
above files on one disk. This version of The Zip Terminus will
also function on a 360Kb floppy.
** NOTE #2
You MUST start zt61B.exe from the directory where it is
located at. You must switch the active subdirectory
and drive to the TERMINUS files location before running
zt61B.exe so that your previously saved CFG file can be
loaded in. TERMINUS assumes that the CFG file is in the
startup directory and drive.
Please take the time to read the INSTALLATION procedures found
in ZT61B.DOC . The TERMINUS is error trapped for MISSING program
files(ZIP2EXE.EXE, SCAN.EXE, etc.) and will refuse to perform functions
associated with the required files if they don't exist in the DEFAULT
specified subdirectories. REMEMBER: TERMINUS is not a stand alone
utility, it is a SHELL for PKZIP and VIRUSCAN.
The first time you run ZT61B.EXE make sure you go no further
than the MAIN MENU before you press F5 and make the needed additions
or corrections to the DEFAULT TABLE.
*****
IF you have IBM CGA C80 mode compatibility(you can run programs
which require color 80 column text IBM CGA mode) but utilize a money
saving green, amber, white etc. monochrome display, start TERMINUS
like this:
A> ZT61B.EXE M (press return)
This will eliminate window background colors and adjust certain other
textcolors so you may be able to SEE all menu selects, prompts, etc.
The mouse will still function if you have one. NOTE: TRUE IBM MDA
monochrome display cards are auto-detected and there is no need for
the extra parameter when starting TERMINUS.
*****
If you have an older cga adapter and experience "snow" during
screen updates you may invoke the /S command line parameter:
A> ZT61B.EXE S (press return)
The /S and /M commmands may be combined. Don't put a space between
the two characters:
A> ZT61B.EXE MS (press return)
*****
Version 6.1B has TWO HELP keys, F10 which is displayed
in the lower function menu bar and F1. Each key produces the same
result.
***** RECENT PROGRAM CHANGES
v6.0 1. Increased visual and audible signals were added to the
virus detection functions. Password entry is required to
continue pass the point of alarm. Options are then given
for continued program operation or immediate program halt.
Read ZT61B.DOC for more information.
2. ZIPfile list capacity etc. increased to 512 files. Larger
file count capacity procedures outlined in DOCS & HELP
3. Instant upgrade/update procedure for REGISTERED users
added.
4. Insufficient RAM memory check/warning added to opening
program sequence.
5. Selected submenu function operations simplified for ease of
operation.
6. Save Defaults? prompt now activates every time when leaving
the default submenu. Previously the prompt was issued only
when a change was made to the existing default values.
7. Directory display for file selection now shows file size -
date/time - attributes of individual files, total bytes
selected, and total bytes free on target disk.
8. Command line options expanded. Previously checksnow was set
to true and now is offered as an option.
9. Code added to force disable memory checks during virus
AUTOSCAN in compress and extract submenu. Also, the /A SCAN
option is forced on for ALL virus scan functions, both
manual and autoscan. /A is no longer a user option.
v6.1A 1. Registered user support increased to include an online BBS.
Telephone 908-206-1386 6PM to 6AM EST 7 days a week. A
variety of different Shareware files as well as the most
recent updates for The ZIP Terminus are available. Voice
support available 9AM to 5PM EST Mon. - Fri. 908-206-1386
2. All Zip Terminus EXE files are now distributed in
compressed executable form. Users should be able to
satisfactorily run the Zip Terminus from a 360Kb floppy.
COMMAND.COM must be placed on the TERMINUS disk. The ZIP
TERMINUS checks for the location of COMMAND.COM by the
drive spec for the location of TERMINUS files in the
default table - entry #1 - when running from a floppy.
Operation from floppy drive #A or #B is allowed. DO NOT
WRITE PROTECT your floppy. Doing so will eliminate the
ability of the ZIP Terminus to use list files and tag
within archives for the purpose of selective extracts.
However, *.* compress and extracts will still work. HARD
DISK installation is preferred.
3. Changed the MEMORY AVAILABLE message displayed when a user presses
<CTRL-F> at any menu/submenu to read "LARGEST CONTIGUOUS RAM BLOCK
AVAILABLE" . The figure displayed is only a guide to help users
determine if their shell or other utility will have enough space
to operate. It does not necessarily refer to the total conventional
memory(i.e. 640Kb, 512Kb, etc.) minus the sum of memory all programs
you are running actually occupy. The number of KB FREE refers to the
largest contiguous or adjacent set of RAM locations available and
therefore in a general sense also refers to the size of the largest
executable program that may be launched from the ZIP Terminus.
(code, data, etc.) Read ZT61B.DOC for more information.
4. Added further error traps for program Floppy operations and
installation.
5. Renamed the main program file from ZTEC61A.EXE to ZT61A.EXE
Also renamed ZTECHELP.EXE and ZTECDPF.EXE to ZTCF1.EXE and
ZTCF2.EXE respectively.
6. Support for PKZIPFIX.EXE and the Authenticate/Verify
compress option of PKZIP.EXE has been dropped.
7. Virus scan of of files before compress and after extract was
changed to ENTIRE subdirectory/disk rather than individual
files. This change provides a faster virus check for floppy
users. Hard disk users will also note the improved
performance.
ZTEC61B
1. /A /M /CHKHI options now forced ON for all virus scan
functions. (Check ALL file extension types, check memory
for ALL resident type virus innfections, check to
1024Kb (1088) on machines so expanded.) Previously the
/M and /CHKHI were user options implemented by default
table entry.
Users should make every effort to use only the most recent
version of McAfee Associates SCAN.EXE .
2. Changed message "This program needs TERMINUS" to "ACCESS
DENIED! Please run ZT61B.EXE" . This string is displayed
when ZTCF1.EXE and/or ZTCF2.EXE are run from the command
line and not from within the main program ZT61B.EXE .
3. The PRINTDOC.BAT was changed to print ZT61B.DOC * AND *
README.1ST files.
4. Added start-up error message for "COMMAND.COM Not Found".
Floppy installation requires that the user place a copy
of COMMAND.COM on the Terminus disk. Terminus assumes you
are using floppy installation if the first two characters
of default table entry #1 are either "A:" or "B:" and will
look ONLY in the floppy ROOT directory for COMMAND.COM if
COMSPEC fails to reveal the location of COMMAND.COM .
In the event that COMSPEC returns null (and you are using a
hard disk installation) because no PATH statement was used
in your AUTOEXEC.BAT (or SHELL statement in CONFIG.SYS) etc.
it will assume COMMAND.COM is in the C: ROOT directory.
COMMAND.COM is necessary to insure FULL access to certain
ZIP TERMINUS program functions.
5. Corrections and additions were made to the program
documentation files.
DO NOT use the ZIP Terminus virus scan functions in any
environment or on any machine where another virus disinfector utility
is or has been run. This includes but is not limited to TSR virus
utilities. No claim is made herein or otherwise as to compatibility
with other author/program virus disinfector & detector utilities.
***** NOTE: The ZIP Terminus virus scan functions SHOULD NOT be
used with any other virus detection or disinfection software.
Certain other anit-virus programs do not utilize encrypted
search strings and other advanced techniques which may cause
false alarms either with Terminus or during their own operation.
This warning extends but is not limited to TSR type detectors.
Use The ZIP Terminus in concert with the McAfee Associates
anti-virus programs ONLY for best results.(Read VT40B.DOC)
The use of non-encrypted search strings is in direct contrast
to current accepted industry standards and suggested CVIA
guidelines. (Computer Virus Industry Association)