Wincode: a uucoder for Windows     (C) Snappy_Inc. (1993,1994)
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written by George H. Silva


Files:    WINCODE.EXE    the main executable program
          WINCODE.HLP    the HELP file
          WINSORT.EXE    a companion file-sort utility
          SUM.EXE        a BONUS "sum -r/size" DOS utility
          README.TXT     this file


About Wincode:

Wincode is a Windows 3.1 program which converts 8-bit BINARY (EXE,COM,
GIF,etc) files to 7-bit ASCII (Text) files (and vice versa) through a
process known as uucoding. This BINARY/ASCII conversion allows you to send
and receive binary files via e-mail or any other ascii-based communications
system. It provides a quick and easy way to distribute programs to people
all over the world (it takes a few minutes, on average, for e-mail to reach
across the world). UUcoding is also a common practice on many Internet
NewsGroups in which users wish to exchange binary data. If you spend any
time on the Internet, you should own a UUcoder. If you use Windows, then
Wincode is for you.

I originally wrote this program for my own needs and released it to
the public as FREEWARE. I did not expect such a positive response to this
small utility but have since been encouraged to upgrade and support it.
However, I want to make a distinction here: this program is FREEWARE,
it is NOT Public Domain. I still retain the Copyright to the source code 
and to the use and distribution of the program. See the HELP file for 
further copyright and distribution info. I hope others find this program 
as useful as I do and if so, drop me a line at the address(es) in the
HELP file.

Wincode is 100% compatible with all standard UUcoders. I have tried to
incorporate as many extra features as possible to make the uucoding
process painless. The average user may not need/use all of Wincode's
features, but hey, they are Free!`


Wincode Features (brief):

          - Full featured Windows 3.1 program
          - Drag and Drop support! (use for batch en/de-coding)
          - SMART decoding (see HELP file for more details)
          - Fully configurable...I'm not joking!
          - EMBL UUcode compatible.
          - Supports UU, XX or User defined En/De-coding
          - Integrated file-sorting companion program (separate
            executable for easier upgrading) which handles MANY types
            of file header formats.
          - Multimedia support - see the HELP file for details.
          - It's ALL FREE...

Coming Soon:

          - BASE64 (MIME Compliant) en/de-coding support.
          - BINHEX en/de-coding support.
          - User suggestions...?

Requirements:

         - IBM compatible running DOS 3.3 or higher
         - 286 or higher processor with at least 2MB memory
         - Windows 3.1 running in standard or enhanced mode
         - About 430K of disk space 


BONUS 'sum -r/size' Utility:

I have included a small DOS executable which will quickly calculate 
UNIX 'sum -r/size' checksums. This program is useful for checking the
integrity of files that have been transferred over communications lines
that are questionable (or, to some extent, checking for virus infections).
Wincode now supports both line and/or file Checksum checking while decoding
and will insert Checksums (line and/or file) while encoding. This utlity is 
provided as a stand-alone DOS program. For program usage, type 'SUM' (with 
no parameters) at the DOS prompt.


Availability:

Recent versions of Wincode (or other Snappy_Inc software) are always available
at the following locations:

    - The Internet - OK, so this isn't *very* specific...but, if you have
      access to the internet, ARCHIE for:
            WNCODExx.ZIP
      where "xx" is the version number, i.e. WNCODE23.ZIP for version 2.3 ...

    - CompuServe (check the WinShare forum; keyword: Snappy, Wincode, etc.)

    - The Nebuolic Cheese BBS  [SysOp: Stephen Lau]
      phone# (415) 949-1788 - located in the Los Altos, Ca. area (USA)
      (this is an Official Snappy_Inc. Software Release Site for the West
      coast; I'm the East coast release site - see below)



Other Snappy_Inc. Software:

I generally develop utility programs for Windows 3.1. I currently have a
handful of programs that I'm working on (some finished; most are in the works)
which I will release as FREEWARE. These include a Windows Program Uninstaller
and a Program Launcher. I welcome all ideas for future projects.


Mailing List:

I have been trying to maintain a mailing list of all users who have
offered advice, bug reports or helped in BETA testing. Being on this
list entitles you to FREE upgrades (personally e-mailed pre-releases) 
and support. (in other words, you don't have to download Wincode from
the Internet or an Online Service/BBS). For more information see the
HELP file.


Known Problems:

Certain video hardware/software combinations (such as ATI cards/drivers)
are known to cause irregular displays of various Wincode dialogs. Common
symptoms include misaligned text and irregularly spaced progress bars. If
you experience such problems, please let me know. These problems do NOT
affect Wincode's coding functionality.


George.---


- portions of this program copyright (c) 1991,1993 Borland
- Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
- GIF is a service mark of CompuServe Incorporated