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THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) V5.5A
Copyright 1990 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' and who does not require an overwhelming amount
bells, whistles and power options. However, TERMINUS does
accept custom parameters and allows for user tailoring of most
operations. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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 ZTEC.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 - 4.X
PKZIP(tm) v1.1X by PKWARE, INC.
VIRUSCAN(tm) 6.3vXX or higher by McAfee Associates
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; PKZIPFIX.EXE
McAfee VIRUSCAN files needed: SCAN.EXE
ZIP TERMINUS files needed : ZTEC55A.EXE; ZTECHELP.EXE;
ZTECDPF.EXE;
MS/PC DOS files required : COMMAND.COM (floppy installation)
*****************************************************************
Please delete earlier version ZIP TERMINUS files before installing
version 5.5A . Make sure you delete ZTEC.CFG an ZTEC.PCK too!
Follow the directions on page #4 of ZTEC.DOC to install your new
version of THE ZIP TERMINUS(c).
** FLOPPY START:
Start THE ZIP TERMINUS by typing each line followed by <ENTER>:
A:
cd\
ZTEC55A.EXE
** 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\
cd\terminus
ZTEC55A.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.
** NOTE #1:
Floppy installation in a system without a hard drive or if you boot
off a floppy from drive #A(start your system by placing your DOS
system disk in drive #A) requires that you MUST place COMMAND.COM
on the TERMINUS disk and that this disk must be placed in the BOOT
drive. Systems with 720K, 1.4MEG, or 1.2MEG BOOT drives will be able
to place all of the above files on one disk. Systems with 360K BOOT
drives and no hard drive will not be able to run THE ZIP TERMINUS
satisfactorily and without sacrifice of certain options.
Please take the time to read the INSTALLATION procedures found
in ZTEC.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 ZTEC55A.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> ZTEC55A.EXE cga255 (press return)
Use lower case letters for cga255. 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.
*****
Version 5.5A 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:
v5.2 1. Version 5.2A incorporated user selected DOS BATCH file
runs from the main menu. Location of batch file was limited
to the TERMINUS directory and/or disk.
v5.4 1. Batch file location limitation was removed allowing users
to launch from ANY directory and/or logical drive.
v5.5 1. ZIP comment implementation was made an option within each
submenu. Dedicated submenu for comment facility was removed
to make room for further virus scanning options.
2. Full powered submenu support for McAfee's VIRUSCAN was
added. Submenu provides virus scans of entire directory
and/or logical drive. User may enter parameter options
for SCAN in the default table.
3. Online installation was improved.
4. Separate subdirectory locations for TERMINUS, PKZIP and
VIRUSCAN were added to the default table.
5. Pathfinder capacity was increased to 400 entries. A user
manual entry was added for paths/dirs not on the list.
6. Update/Upgrade policy has been liberalized.
7. Configuration and default table additions, corrections and
modifications added to help insure quick installation,etc.