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- Wincode: a uucoder for Windows (C) Snappy_Inc. (1993,1994)
- --------------------------------------------------------------
- written by George H. Silva
-
- ***PLEASE DISTRIBUTE FREELY WITH ALL FILES INTACT***
-
-
- Files: WINCODE.EXE the main executable program
- WINCODE.HLP the HELP file
- WINSORT.EXE a companion file-sort utility
- INSTALL.EXE the Install/Upgrade program
- INSTALL.INI INSTALL information file
- SUM.EXE a BONUS "sum -r/size" DOS utility
- README.TXT this file
-
-
- About Wincode:
-
- Wincode is a Windows 3.1 program which converts 7-bit ASCII (Text) files
- to 8-bit BINARY (EXE, COM, GIF, etc.) files (and vice versa) through a
- process known as uucoding. This ASCII/BINARY 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
- - Includes INSTALL program for upgrades and checking
- file integrity (virus free)
- - Integrated file-sorting companion program (separate
- executable for easier upgrading) which handles MANY types
- of file header formats.
- - It's ALL FREE...
-
-
- 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 370K of disk space
-
-
- Installing/Running Wincode:
-
- If you have not already done so, expand the ZIP archive into a
- temporary directory (I'd suggest a floppy-disk). Start Windows,
- select FILE|RUN from Program Manager or File Manager and type in the
- full path of the INSTALL.EXE program (run it). The INSTALL program
- will copy all the files to a directory you specify (overwriting
- older files) and Upgrade your WINCODE.INI if you are running an older
- version of Wincode. Now, install WINCODE.EXE as an icon (see the
- WINCODE.HLP file or your Windows manuals) or use Program/File Manager's
- FILE|RUN option to run Wincode (type in the full path of WINCODE.EXE).
- When you have Wincode running, chose HELP|CONTENTS and read the help
- file for information on Using and Configuring Wincode. Have Fun...
-
- ***IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL files (listed above) must be present in the same
- directory for Installer to function properly. You should INSTALL
- first, then move selected files to directories of your choice
- (i.e. delete the README.TXT, place SUM.EXE in your DOS directory, etc.).
- The install program performs checksum analysis on each file to
- ensure you have an original version. If you recieve a BAD Checksum
- message, you: a) have a corrupted file or; b) have a virus infected
- file. If you need any help, send info to the address(es) in the HELP
- file.
-
- (I suggest reading the ENTIRE Help file since it *fully* explains all
- of Wincode's options)
-
-
- 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:
-
- - 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)
-
- - 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. WNCODE22.ZIP for version 2.2 ...
-
-
- 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.
-
-
- 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
-