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About Gzpk GT
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This program converts gzip archives to pkzip archives.
There are three ways to choose the file to be converted:
- Double-click a Finder icon (you'll have to edit the pathname to wherever
you stick the program).
- Pass the filename to the program with a shell (like Davex) or other
programs that support the startup buffer.
- Startup the program normally and use the browse-king mini-browser. This
one lets you convert multiple files before exiting.
About The Browser
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The browser will initially only show direcories and files that end in '.gz',
pressing Cmd-Rtn will switch it to a mode that also shows any text or binary
files. Hit it again to switch it back.
In addition:
- Tab lets you select from a list of volumes.
- Cmd-Left or Cmd-Right switches to the next online volume.
- Esc exits.
- Return or Right selects a file or directory.
- Left backs up a directory level.
Notes
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The program currently does not support the following features of gzip:
- Encryption.
- Extra fields.
- Multiple parts.
This shouldn't be too big a hardship since I haven't actually seen a gzip
archive that used these features. I wrote the original code for this a few
years ago so maybe something has changed, if so you can try reaching me at
tom.larson@pcwash.com.
Need More
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- Qfix 2.0 If limiting filenames to A-Z & 0-9 was such a good idea, why
does MacOS allow you more? Reclaim those extra characters and
fight the power!
- 2qwk! 2.03 It's lean, it's mean, it's a qwk mail program. Also includes
Qfix.