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- A2Z-HD.EXE (ArcToZip-HardDrive)
-
- Written By Bob Keber
- Palm Beach Florida
- (407) 967-7239
-
- March 1987 - No CopyRight
- For Public Domain Use
-
-
- *** Converts *.ARC Files Into *.ZIP Files ***
- (A Full Sub Directory At A Time)
-
- *** Set For Maximum File Compression ***
-
- *** Automatic Zip File Redating To Newest Internal File Date ***
-
- ==================================================================
-
- DISCLAIMER
- ____________________
-
- NO GUARANTY - NO WARRANTY - NO CHARGES
-
- !!! ONLY USE BACKUP COPIES OF YOUR ORIGINAL PROGRAMS !!!
-
- <<<<< USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK >>>>>
-
- ==================================================================
-
- REQUIREMENTS
-
- - ONE OR MORE HARD DRIVES
-
- - PKUNPAK.EXE (From PKWARE: Latest Version possible eg: PK361.EXE)
- (If you don't have this file, try renaming what you do have to
- PKUNPAK. example: "REN PKXARC.EXE PKUNPAK.EXE")
-
- - PKZIP.EXE (Also from PKWARE: Found on most BBSs inside the self
- unpacking file named "PKZ090.EXE"
-
- While I have taken as many precautions as practical to prevent
- file losses by this program, and have converted hundreds of my own
- floppy disks without any real problems, only YOUR use of backup files
- can insure complete safety. There are many things that can happen
- during file conversions which are beyond ANY program's control, such
- as power losses, hardware and media failure, and so on.
-
- This version was designed at the request of some SYSOPS who have very
- large sub directories of Upload/Download files on their boards. It is
- my estimate (based upon my on use of these programs) that if you are
- willing to let these programs take the time they need to convert the
- "ARC" files in those directories to "ZIP" files, that you can free up
- to approximately 20% of the space now used by the ARC files.
-
- That's close to one MEG OUT'A FIVE, friend!
-
- In so doing you also decrease (by up to 20%) the time it takes your
- users to download those same files, making your BBS available up to
- 20% more of the time.
-
- Another benefit! Many of the files on BBS's have been "unpacked" with
- one version of an archiving program, and repacked (and uploaded by users)
- with a newer version of an archiving program. Each time this occurs, the
- file DATE is usually changed from what it was originally to something
- that is now YEARS newer (even though the software ain't).
-
- This program instructs PKZIP to reset the Zip File date to the same
- as the newest file packed inside of the ZIP file, thereby restoring
- (well,....almost) the file's original date of release.
-
-
- LET'S GET "ZIPPING" ALONG HERE
-
- To start this program, BOOT UP in your normal manner. Then,
- once you get to your system prompt, do the following steps.
-
- #1- Mount the drive (HARD or RAM recommended) that you wish to use
- for these file conversions (eg: "C: <enter>").
-
- #2- Go to the "ROOT DIRECTORY" of that drive (eg: "CD \ <enter>")
-
- #3- Now copy the following four files into the "ROOT DIRECTORY";
-
- - Q2Z-HD.EXE
- - ZIP-DATE.ZIP
- - PKZIP.EXE
- - PKUNPAK.EXE
-
- #4- Create a new SUB DIRECTORY for the file conversions.
- (eg: "MD TEMP", or "MD ARCS", etc.)
-
- #5- Go to the newly created sub directory (eg: "CD TEMP <enter>").
-
- #6- Now you may COPY your ARC files into this directory. You may copy
- as many (or as few) as you want. But remember, the more you copy,
- the longer it takes to do ALL the conversions. Cause these programs
- won't quit (without your help) until all the ARCs in this directory
- have been exterminated.
-
- #7- If you have a version of DOS that allows you to SET PATH then enter
- the command "SET PATH = \". If you can't do that, then go back to
- your "ROOT" directory with the command "CD \ <enter>".
-
- #8- ..... and your ready to go. Enter "A2Z-HD <enter>" and your off and
- running. All that remains for you to do is to answer one question
- that will appear on the screen (the name of your new "TEMP" directory)
- ... and you can go watch TV for awhile. This program will "PAGE" you
- when it's finished with all the conversions.
-
- #9- Once these programs have finished with all the conversions, it is
- up to you to replace your old ARC files with the new ZIP files.
-
- Again, please use common sense, and don't delete or replace your old
- backup files until you are absolutely sure that all is okay with the
- new ZIP files.
-
- ===============================================================
-
- : Language Used: Microsoft Quick Basic 4.0
-
- : My Thanks to:
-
- Thomas Hanlin III for allowing the use of some routines from
- his creation "ADVBAS.LIB".
-
- PKware - for creating such terriffic and exciting programs.
-
- ===============================================================
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