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- Innovative Concepts (I.C.)
- 31172 Shawn Drive
- Warren, MI 48093 USA
-
- Phone: (313) 293-0730
- BBS: (313) 978-1685
- GEnie: I.C.
- CompuServe: 76004,1764
-
-
- + Press Release +
-
- We at I.C. are pleased to announce the release of the Commercial Version 1.20
- of ARCIT & ARCIT SHELL.
-
- For those unfamiliar with the previous versions of ARCIT/ARCIT SHELL; It is a
- utility for handling all those compressed files you see on - BBS's, PD disks,
- CompuServe, GEnie, and other data base services, using the extenders "ARC",
- "LZH", "ZIP", and "ZOO". The corresponding compression programs are made to
- save upload & download time, as well as space on disks.
-
- What does ARCIT & ARCIT SHELL do for me, you may ask. IT SAVES TIME! It
- allows you to call up all the popular compression programs, from one,
- EASY-TO-USE program! The following compression/decompression programs are
- supported with this commercial version: ARC (5.12), ARC 5.21 (5.21 A, B, or
- C), ARC 6.02, Turbo ARC, DCOPY (any version), LHARC (any version), FASTLZH,
- ZIP, UNZIP, and ZOO (any version).
-
- What's the difference between ARCIT and ARCIT Shell, you may ask. Well, ARCIT
- is the Command Line type of program, whereis ARCIT SHELL is a GEM based
- point-and-click type of menu system, for even easier use! Also included is an
- ACCessory version of ARCIT SHELL, for the ultimate in convenience!
-
- The ShareWare story: ARCIT & ARCIT SHELL (ALL versions) was written by G.A.
- Szekely. Previous versions of these programs were released as shareware.
- ShareWare, in it's concept, is a neat idea, when it works. An author provides
- quality software to the public, free to TRY-OUT. If you like the software and
- continue to use it, you are supposed to send in a registration fee or
- "donation". Enough contributions will keep updates and new programs flowing to
- the community, at really great prices! (Most authors only ask for $15 or $20)
- However, many people take advantage of this concept, and don't send any money!
-
- Well, to make a long story short, we at I.C. contacted Mr. Szekely (turns out
- he was local, living just a few miles away!), and asked him if he would be
- interested in updating his programs, and then we would market them. Here they
- are!
-
- However, rather than being shareware, ARCIT & ARCIT SHELL (starting with
- version 1.20) is now a COMMERCIAL product, of what I'd like to term as
- FairWare. You get a GREAT DEAL, on a GREAT set of programs! And, rather than
- reading "DOC" files on a disk (now reserved for update info), you get a nice
- little printed manual, for easy reference!
-
-
- Main Features
-
- * ADD - For adding files to an existing compressed file.
- * EXTRACT - For extracting and decompressing files.
- * MOVE - Similar to ADD, except source file is deleted.
- * EXT & DEL - Similar to EXTRACT, except source compressed file is deleted.
- * UPDATE - Adds to a compressed file, if the file is new or revised.
- * VERBOSE - Similar to LIST, with added file and compression info.
- * FRESHEN - Adds newer versions of existing files to a compressed file.
- * LIST - Shows filenames, their original sizes, and date of compression.
- * DELETE - For deleting files in a compressed file.
- * TEST - For checking integrety of compressed file (CRC checks).
- * TO STD OUT - Similar to EXTRACT, except results are to screen or printer.
- * CONVERT - For converting from one compressed form, to another. <useful!>
-
-
- Secondary Features
- (These can be combined for desired results)
-
- * HOLD SCREEN - For pausing in-between operations.
- * NO COMPRESION - Does not allow any compression routines on archives.
- * NO WARNING MSGS - Does not print warning messages <use sparingly!>.
- * NO COMMENTS - Suppresses comments/messages to a compressed file.
- * ENCRYPT PASSWORD - For encoding a password in a compressed file.
-
-
- Other features
-
- In addition to minor bug fixes (from the shareware versions), additional
- support for newer compression programs, ARCIT SHELL also has a NEW save
- configuration option! Allows you to save your most-used options as defaults,
- each time you use ARCIT SHELL! Supports: Ramdisks and Hard Drives, as well as
- acclerator boards, for LIGHTNING FAST compressions/decompressions! Want more?
- Well, let us here from you! If there is some neat/useful feature you would
- like to see added to the next update, let us know!
-
- Compression Programs Supported
- (As mentioned earlier)
-
- ARC 5.12, ARC 5.21 (A, B, or C), Turbo ARC, DCOPY (any version), LHARC (any
- version), FASTLZH, ZIP, UNZIP, and ZOO (any version). And, if any other new
- or
- revised compression program comes along, we will do our best to support it as
- well!
-
-
- Suggested Retail Price: Only $14.95
-
-
- BONUSES: Also included at no extra charge, are a collection of the compression
- programs (with docs), on a separate disk! And, if that were not enough, we
- also include other bonus programs as well! However, to find out what they are,
- you will have to order ARCIT & ARCIT SHELL! <sneaky, eh?>
-
-
- Ordering Information: <Address & Phone at top> $4.00 S&H for USA and APO/FPO
- addresses. COD is available (USA only) for $3.50 extra. Canada and MEXICO add
- $7 S&H. All other countries add $10 S&H. Sorry, but to keep our prices low,
- we do not accept charge card orders at this time.
-
- Catalog requests: We make several other products for the ST/Mega, as well as
- MANY products for the Atari 8-bit lines. Our Catalog is included FREE with
- each order. If you would like one before a purchase, just send us a S.A.S.E.
- (self addressed stamped envelope - business size), with sufficient postage for
- a 1 ounce mailing (25 cents in USA, 30 cents in Canada, etc.). OR, you can
- download our Catalog Files (ASCII text form), from CompuServe, GEnie, or our
- own BBS (phone # at top).
-
- Dealer, Distributor, and User Group Inquiries Welcome!
-
- This text file may be freely distributed, as long as it remains intact and
- unchanged.
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