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- What Is ZIP'R For DOS?
- ZIP'R is a program designed to use an existing compression program, such
- as PKZIP/PKUNZIP, ARJ, LHA, or SQZ to automatically compress entire
- programs (including sub-directories) when programs are exited, and
- decompress them prior to execution. This saves valuable hard drive
- space by compressing programs that are seldom-used. ZIP'R is unique
- because it not only compresses and decompresses entire programs, but it
- launches them as well!
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- What Is The ZIF Editor?
- The ZIF Editor is a user-friendly interface for the popular ZIP'R
- utility. The ZIF Editor allows users to create, edit, save, and delete
- .ZIF files.
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- The ZIF Editor also allows registered users to modify ZIP'R's program
- preferences, which are stored in the ZIPR.INI file.
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- What Are .ZIF Files?
- .ZIF files are small ZIP'R Information Files used to supply ZIP'R with
- the command line parameters necessary to automatically decompress,
- execute, and re-compress programs.
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- How Do I Create A .ZIF File?
- Create a .ZIF file by selecting File from the main menu. Then, select
- New to create a new file. The .ZIF editing screen will appear, allowing
- you to enter the .ZIF file information.
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- After creating the new file, the ZIF Editor will allow you to save your
- changes. After saving the .ZIF file, you are ready to use ZIP'R.
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- How Do I Use A .ZIF File With ZIP'R For DOS?
- After creating a .ZIF File, log to ZIP'R's default sub-directory, and
- type a command line similar to the following:
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- ZIPR FILENAME.ZIF (Replace with the name of your program.)
- or
- ZIPRN TEST.ZIF (Replace with the name of your program.)
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- This tells ZIP'R to use the settings that were saved in the .ZIF file,
- which was created with the ZIF Editor.
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- How Can I Learn More About ZIP'R For DOS?
- You are strongly encouraged to read the file ZIPR.DOC. This text file
- explains how ZIP'R works, and why it is so useful. Registered users
- will receive a ZIP'R manual that contains far more information than the
- ZIPR.DOC file, and shows several screen captures, tables, and charts.
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- How Can I Register ZIP'R For DOS?
- If you are using an unregistered copy of ZIP'R, you can register ZIP'R
- by purchasing it from STSI. Select Help from the main menu, and then
- select Registration Information for more information. You may also
- print the file REGISTER.DOC, which is an ASCII text order form.
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- If you are in a hurry to register ZIP'R, call STSI at (218) 924-2050,
- charge it to your Visa/MC, American Express, or Discover credit card,
- and you will receive a registration number over the phone.
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