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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.