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MAG version 0.1
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WHAT IS MAG:
MAG (Mark Archiver for GIF), as been created to compress GIF, it
actually compress GIF file 15 to 20%. This software use
the same format as PKZIP 2.04g so the file create by MAG
can be read (but not uncompress) by PKUNZIP.
ie: pkunzip -v test.mag
How to contact the author.
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There is many way you can contact me the best and fastest
way is to use netmail over network such as Fidonet or
internet.
Fidonet: 1:242/100
Francomedia: 101:153/0
Internet e-mail: Mark.Gauthier@vanier.mba.org
CompuServe: >INTERNET:Mark.Gauthier@vanier.mba.org
You can also call at Silicon Palace BBS (1-514-432-2953) and
dropped me message, but don't try to chat me at this BBS, i'm not
the sysop.
You can also reach me via conventional mail at this address.
MAG / Mark Gauthier
58 Emilien-Frenette
Sainte-Therese, PQ, Canada.
J7E 5K3
Mark Gauthier.
Licensing Information (Shareware version).
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This program is not free. But shareware concept give you
the opportunity to test it and use it for 7 days. After
7 days you must pay to keep it.
How to register.
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Print 'ORDER.FRM' you will find all information is this
file including prices, mailing address, etc.
Commands line options: (MAG)
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-b Use the specified path for the temporary mag archive.
For example:
mag -b c:\tmp stuff *
mag -b d:\ stuff *
mag -b z: stuff *
-c Add one-line comments for each file.
-d Delete file.
mag -d test a*.gif
will remove the entrys a*.gif from magfile test.mag
-f Replace entry in archive if entry as been modify on disk
since last update in magfile. This function does not
add new entry to archive.
mag -f magfile.mag
-F Fix the mag archive. If possible, there is no guaranteed
it will work.
-? Display the mag help information (this also appears if
mag is run with no arguments).
-l Display the mag license.
-m Move the specified files into the mag archive. This
function store file into magfile and delete them from
disk.
-q Quiet mode; eliminate informational messages and com-
ment prompts.
-u This function is similar to (-f) but if a new file is
found and this option is set, the file will be add to
archive.
-x Exclue some file from compression.
mag magfile *.gif -x \a*.gif
This will create or update magfile.mag, and and or update
all GIF file except the files that start whit A.
-z Prompt for a line comment for the entire mag
archive.
-Z comment for the entire mag from file.
mag -Z mybbs.ans magfile *.gif
-# Change the compression ration. (from 0 to 9).
mag -0 test *.gif ; store file (no compression).
mag -1 test *.gif ; compress file (fastest compression).
mag -5 test *.gif ; compress file (medium compression).
mag -9 test *.gif ; compress file (best compression).
Commands line options: (UNMAG)
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-v List files inside magfile.
-t Test archive intagrity.
-n Extract only new file. If this option is selected, unmag,
skip file if they already exist.
-o Overwrite existing files.
-q Quiet mode; eliminate informational messages and com-
ment prompts.