DropStrip is a simple application that does one thing. It fixes the line-endings of TEXT files created on other computers. For example it will automatically convert the carriage return and linefeed combination found in DOS files to a single carriage return normally found in Macintosh files. DropStrip is available as an application that runs only on 68K machines, or as an application that runs only on PowerPC machines. There is also a Fat binary version that runs on any Macintosh.
2. How does it work?
When you launch DropStrip you are prompted for a text file to convert. Alternatively, you can drop a file, a set of files, or a folder, onto DropStrip and it will convert the files in a batch. DropStrip converts files "in-place," using the original files' names, creator types, etc. DropStrip will not modify files that are locked.
3. How do I control DropStrip?
The default behaviour of DropStrip is to convert files to Macintosh format. If you press the command key when launching DropStrip it will attempt to convert files to DOS format. If you press the control key when launching DropStrip it will attempt to convert files to UNIX format. DropStrip will not modify files that don't need converting, no matter which keys you press.
Source file Key pressed at launch Result
DOS/Unix None Mac file
Mac None No change
Mac/Unix Command key DOS file
DOS Command key No change
DOS/Mac Control key Unix file
Unix Control key No change
4. How much does it cost?
DropStrip is freeware, you may use it at no charge. DropStrip is a work-in-progress. If you use it and like it (or don't!) I'd like to know about it.
5. Bug reports and enhancement requests
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