3. Setting Up and Installing StrongBS

StrongBS comes supplied in an archived form. You will need to de-archive it first. The method of archiving used may vary depending on the version supplied, in any case you will need the application SparkFS or SparkPlug to de-archive it.

If you have obtained StrongBS from a PD library or downloaded it from an FTP server then you will need to obtain SparkPlug or SparkFS from the provider.

All copies supplied by the Author either to individuals or PD libraries are archived using SparkFS Zip format.

It is recommended that StrongBS is installed on a Hard disc for faster access, however StrongBS will happily work from a floppy disc