Decoder 2.1 version release notes
Minimum Requirements:
Macintosh version:
- MacOS™ System Software version 7, 8 or 9.
- A 68020, 68030, 68040 processor or a PowerPC™ 601, 603, 603e, 604, G3, or G4 processor. This includes the Mac II, Centris, Quadra, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, Performa, iMac, G3, iBook, and G4 lines.
Windows version:
- Windows™ 95, 98, NT, 2000.
- Any Intel™ or Intel compatible x86 or Pentium™
processor.
What it does:
Decoder will decode any file that has been encoded using the
uuencode, binhex, AppleSingle, MacBinary (I, II, or III), or MIME
encoding formats. Just drop a file, multiple files, or a folder, onto
Decoder icon or window and it (they) will be decoded. Decoder will
determine the encoding method and decode accordingly.
What it does not do:
Decoder only finds and extracts encoded files. It does not change the original file that you attempt to decode. It just finds files that were encoded in some other document (like a MIME e-mail message) and saves those documents to new files on your machine.
It does not open any decoded documents, such as those you might
receive via e-mail. Decoder only extracts the original documents that
were sent. It is then your responsibility to have an application that
can open the decoded documents.
About Shareware:
This program is being released as shareware. That means that you should, and are required to, download and try out the program before paying for it.
This program will only run 50 times. After that, you will have to
reinstall it.
Your responsibilities:
If you try this program, like it, and want to continue to use it, please fill out the registration form, enclose USD $20 and send it to:
Etresoft
P.O. Box 202401
Denver, CO 80220-8401
USA
or
Pay by credit card using the online payment system at: <http://www.etresoft.com>.
You will receive a registration number via email, snail mail, or immediately if purchased online. Just enter it and you're legal. Registration entitles you to free upgrades and free tech support via email at info@etresoft.com
Look for updates and other programs at:
If, during the process of evaluation, you find a file that Decoder
cannot decode. Please let me know and, preferably, send me a copy of
the file. I'll be ever so grateful.
Revision History:
Decoder 2.1
- Greatly improved installer for Windows.
- Can now drag files into Decoder's "Status" window in addition to dragging files onto the Decoder application icon. (Windows and Macintosh)
- Better support for Macintosh Appearance Manager Themes. NOTE: Themes other than the default Platium Appearance Theme are not supported by either Apple or Etresoft. Use at your own risk.
- Removed some default buttons that were not appropriate.
- Made registration window modeless to make entry of registration codes easier.
Decoder 2.0.7
- Fixed a base64 decoding bug and improved the installer.
Decoder 2.0.6
- Now decodes incorrectly encoded BinHex files.
- Made some minor interface improvements.
Decoder 2.0.4
- Fixed a MacBinary decoding bug.
Decoder 2.0.3
- Fixed some preferences bugs.
- Fixed some Macintosh user interface bugs.
Decoder 2.0.2
- Supports segmented UU-encoded files. Now, just drop 12 parts of a UU-encoded MP3 on Decoder to generate the original MP3 file. Also supports files that a newsreader has concatenated.
- Along the way, fixed some UU-decoding bugs.
- Errors and warnings no longer display an alert box. They are displayed in a Messages window.
- Macintosh only - Better error reporting for Internet Config.
- Macintosh only - Added some "default" buttons where appropriate.
Decoder 2.0.1
- Macintosh-only release. Fixed a bug where Decoder wouldn't run on anything but the startup volume.
Decoder 2.0
- Complete re-write.
- Windows support.
- Extensive MIME support.
- Support for Internet Config.
- Lots of new features. People should really like this one.
Decoder 1.x
- First releases. Limited MIME support. Lots of other problems. Still, people liked it.