ZIP Help
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Hiyo!!
I'm in *DESPERATE* need of a program that will ZIP and un-ZIP files
for transmission to a FidoNet node. I have PKAZip, but I don't think
that'll work from within another program (since it's Intuitionized).
Does anyone know where I can get my hands on such an animal, if it
indeed exists at all?
Thanks.
Len Lekx
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Len –
How good a programmer are you? I have source for a version of ZIP that
you can compile under UNIX and VMS, among others. You can get the file QED
from the UNIXFORUM where I got it. It compiles slick as a whistle on my
Sun and VAX/VMS machines. I belive that the file is a UNIX TAR file. If
that presents a problem, then contact me about getting you a copy in
ZIP/ARC/ZOO/LZH format. Before I do that I'll need to check the license;
but I don't believe that there will be any problems.
– Nelson …
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Nelson —
How good a programmer am I? I can tell you in one word, but I'd get
blown off the system! (^_^)
My programmins skills are quite terrible, and bitter experience has
taught me that there's no way that'll change. Thanks for the offer,
but….
(^_-)
Len Lekx
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I'll upload a freely distributable version of the ZIP program (with source)
that you can use from the CLI and a version of UNZIP (that does what it
sounds like) that is also freely distributable and works from the CLI.
Bill
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Bill —
Thank you, kind sir! (^_^)
Which library are you going to put it in, and when do you figure
it'll be there?
Len Lekx
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I uploaded those ZIP files into the Archivers library here in AmigaUser. I
did it in the same session as when I replied to your note (Jan 23 I
believe) so it just depends on when the SYSOP has the time to check the
files and post them. Shouldn't be more than a couple of days. I hope it
helps.
Bill
BTW the ZIP utility file is large simply because it includes all of the
source code as well. ZIP itself is not that big.
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(Actually, I don't really need it anymore. My FIDO boss has a version
of LHArc for his machine, and is using it to pack my mail!) (^_^)
Thanks, and I'll download them anyhow (one never knows when they might
come in handy!) one of these days! (^_^)
Len Lekx
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