WinZip(R) version 8.0 Copyright (C) 1991-2000 WinZip Computing, Inc. All Rights Reserved This file provides information for anyone who wishes to distribute the evaluation version of WinZip 8.0, including an extract from the license agreement and a suggested program description. 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 evaluation version of WinZip: | You may, without making any payment to WCI: | | a) give exact copies of this evaluation version of WinZip | personally to anyone, except for the purpose of extending | their 21 day evaluation period; | b) distribute exact copies of this evaluation version of | WinZip, if done exclusively through electronic channels; | and | c) make as many exact copies of this evaluation version of | WinZip as you wish, for purposes of distribution as | described in (a) and (b) above. | | YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED FROM CHARGING, OR REQUESTING | DONATIONS, FOR ANY COPIES, HOWEVER MADE, AND FROM DISTRIBUTING | SUCH COPIES WITH OTHER PRODUCTS OF ANY KIND, COMMERCIAL OR | OTHERWISE, WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM WCI. WCI | RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKE THE ABOVE DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS AT ANY | TIME, FOR ANY OR NO REASON. 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 web site at www.winzip.com. The normal filenames for WinZip 8.0 are: winzip80.exe - filename on WinZip web site winzip95.exe - this was the filename for versions 6.0-6.3, and is still a good choice wz32v800.exe - for sites that want full version info in filenames Suggested One Line Program Description A powerful and easy to use Zip compression utility Suggested Description WinZip is a powerful and easy to use utility for working with Zip files and other compression formats. WinZip features include: 32-Bit Windows support, including tight integration with the Windows shell. Drag and drop to or from the Explorer, or zip and unzip without leaving the Explorer. Internet file format support, including built-in support for Zip, GZIP, TAR, UUencode, XXencode, BinHex, and MIME. An interface to the Internet Browser Support Add-On, which lets you download and open zip files from the Internet with one click. WinZip Wizard: This optional feature uses the standard and familiar wizard interface to simplify the process of zipping, unzipping and installing software distributed in Zip files. Automatic installation of most software distributed in Zip files: If a Zip file contains a "setup" or "install" program, WinZip’s Install feature will unzip the files, run the installation program, and clean up temporary files. The "Favorite Zip Folders" feature lets you organize Zip files into one convenient list that is sorted by date, making it easier to locate all Zip files, regardless of where they came from or where they are stored. Virus Scanner Support: WinZip can be configured to work with most virus scanners. WinZip Self-Extractor Personal Edition: Simplify file distribution by creating files that unzip themselves. Requirements WinZip 8.0 requires Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000. Registration US$29 (includes shipping) to receive disk with latest version for Windows. Immediate online delivery is available from the WinZip web site http://www.winzip.com. Author WinZip Computing, Inc, P.O. Box 540 Mansfield, CT 06268 USA E-mail: help@winzip.com Web: http://www.winzip.com