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ZIPVIEW(tm) Copyright 1990 Infinity Design Concepts Inc
From the makers of NARC (tm)
WHAT IS ZIPVIEW
ZIPVIEW is a BBS door program that allows callers to
browse through the contents of ZIP files. Any BBS system that
allows executing external programs can run ZIPVIEW.
Note that it is the responsibility of the host BBS
system to ensure that the caller does not stay in
ZIPVIEW over his allotted board time. In GT, for example,
this is easily accomplished by running ZIPVIEW from
a batch file, where DOORMAIN/CHEKTIME are used before executing
ZIPVIEW.
THE FIRST TIME
When ZIPVIEW is run the first time, it checks to see
if the copy has been registered or not. If it has not
then the program will ask you if you wish to register.
If you answer NO, then the program will install itself
as a NON-REGISTERED copy. Note that you may install
only once.
If you answer YES, then the program will ask you for
your NAME and CRC password, which are then installed
into the program permanently. If an invalid name and
crc are entered, then they are also recorded permanently
into the program.
HOW TO REGISTER
ZIPVIEW(tm) is a SHAREWARE program. If you continue to
use it, then you are expected to purchase a copy.
To register this program, you may send $23.50 to the
following address;
Infinity Design Concepts, Inc.
1052 Parkway Drive
Louisville, Kentucky 40217-2333
Voice: (502) 636-1234
Modem: (502) 635-5471
SEE THE REGISTER.FRM FILE IN THE ZIP FILE
Or you may call us with a credit card order or orders
may be placed on our BBS at the above MODEM number.
As always, all customers of IDC will be notified of any
updates to any of our software.
Once you have registered, we will supply you with a
password CRC for your name.
THE MAIN MENU
Q or X command - exits ZIPVIEW
D -
This option will display all of the subfiles within
the currently selected zipfile and their statistics.
If a zipfile has not been selected already, the program
will prompt the user for a zipfilename before proceeding.
The listing is paginated and at each page break, you
have the option of viewing one of the subfiles.
V -
This option allows viewing text files inside the zipfile.
When this option is selected and there is no zipfile
currently selected, then the user is prompted for the
zipfile name and then the subfile name that is to be
viewed. If the zipfile has already been selected, then
only the subfile name is asked for.
S -
This option allows the user to select the current zipfile
for viewing etc.
L -
This option displays a listing of all zipfiles in the
current directory. After the list is displayed, the user
is asked if he wishes to select one of the zipfiles.
H -
This option will display a brief command summary.
GENERAL
ZIPVIEW takes control of the control-C and control-BREAK
interrupts and will not allow the user to access these
in order to break out of the program. The interrupts are
restored when the program exits.
As with all IDC software, ZIPVIEW is written in assembler
to provide the smallest utility possible. All of the
decompression routines are built in, as they are in all
IDC data compression products.
THE ZIP FORMAT
The ZIP file format was developed as a joint venture by
IDC and PKWARE. The format was released into the public domain
on Feb. 14, 1989 in a joint press release. We feel that the
ZIP file format offers much over older generations of formats,
namely the LBR and ARC formats. The ZIP format is the next
generation in the evolution of data compression and librarying
software.
TO REGISTERED USERS
You are encouraged to make copies of ZIPVIEW and give
them to friends, upload them to BBS's as long as you
do not reveal your registered CRC numbers also. You may
pass around copies of the original unregistered version
as long as no fee is charged and the program is not
used in any commercial endeavors.
DISCLAIMER
IDC makes no warranties either express or implied as to
the suitability of this software for a given purpose and
cannot be held responsible for any damages beyond the
purchase price of the software. It is understood that the
user bears all responsibility for any damages and that
the software is sold on an "AS IS" basis.
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