Doctor Fred's Net Decompressor V1.00
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                               February 19, 1992


                                 INTRODUCTION
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Starting around NET25 (or so), Wayne Bell added PKWare Data Compression to the
net packets.  However, he never supplied a stand-alone decompression program
to convert these files back to their uncompressed state, and LNET was
unable to process these packets in the compressed format.  Consequently, I
purchased the PKWare Data Compression Library and wrote my own utility to
decompress the files.



                                     USAGE
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DECOMP path\inputfilename path\outputfilename

For Example:  DECOMP data\z9800.net data\s9800.net

After decompressing the net packet, the program will automatically remove the
original net packet (Just like the net software).  Make a backup copy of the
original packet (before running DECOMP) if this makes you nervous.




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                                 REGISTRATION
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While I do not generally favor crippled software, the PKWare Data Compression
routines used in this program cost a considerable amount of money ($300), and
you and I know that VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION is not very effective.  So, in an
attempt to recover my investment, I have disabled the program from processing
any net packets larger than 75,000 bytes.  The registered version does not
have this limitation, and is a bit more user friendly.


To receive the latest registered version:

Send $5 and a blank disk (5.25 or 3.5 inch) to:
(Don't forget your Name & Address)

                                 Gregg Beasey
                              12-15 Vermeer Drive
                               S Amboy, NJ 08879