THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) V6.2C Copyright 1992 By S.T.CALISE All Rights Reserved! TABLE OF CONTENTS page Disclaimer ........................... 2 Hardware/Software Required ........................... 3 Brief Program Overview ........................... 3 Installation ........................... 3 Configure ........................... 5 File Management ........................... 6 Mouse Operation ........................... 7 Directory Views ........................... 7 ZIPUP Operations ........................... 7 UNZIP Operations ........................... 8 Included PATH Info Found! ........................... 8 OVERFLOW Warning ........................... 8 Make Self-Extracting ZIPS ........................... 8 ZIP File Comments ........................... 8 Test/Check ZIPFILE(S) ........................... 8 ZIP Password Protection ........................... 9 Memory Available Function ........................... 10 Insufficient Memory ........................... 10 Auto-Check Virus Scan ........................... 11 VIRUS Scan Submenu ........................... 11 Virus Found! - Continue/Halt? ........................... 11 Automated Path Select ........................... 12 Screen saver function ........................... 13 DOS BATCH FILE(s) ........................... 13 Bulletin Board Posting ........................... 13 Virus Detection Addendum ........................... 13 Terminus start-up options ........................... 14 Update/Change Information ........................... 14 Acknowledgements ........................... 15 Upgrades ........................... 15 Registration Information ........................... 15 - PAGE 2 - Programs included in THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) Package: ZT62C.EXE ; PRINTDOC.BAT ; ZT62CDOC.TXT ; STC.ICO (4 files ONLY!) You have a contiguous five(5) day period to evaluate THE ZIP TERMINUS starting from the date you first receive it. Your PAID registration/ license is required for any use beyond this period. The author and holder of copyright hereby disclaim all warranties relating to this software, whether express or implied, including and without limitation to any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The USER of this software shall bear all risk as to the quality and performance of the software. In no event shall S.T.Calise be liable to you for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect damages of any kind arising out of the performance or use of the software, even if S.T.Calise has been advised of the possibility of such damages. THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) IS DISTRIBUTED 'AS IS' . **** REFER TO PAGE #15 FOR REGISTRATION FORM - PERSONAL USE ONLY! **** - PAGE 3 - HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS 640K BYTES MEMORY (512K MIN) HARD DRIVE - OR ANY COMBINATION OF HARD DRIVE AND/OR FLOPPY(S)* (IBM MDA) OR (CGA C80) TEXT MODE/EMULATION REQ. MS COMPATIBLE MOUSE OPTIONAL SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: PC/MS DOS V2.11 - 5.0 PKZIP(tm) v1.X by PKWARE, INC. VIRUSCAN(tm) 8.9B97 or higher by McAfee Associates **** The ZIP TERMINUS was designed to be run on a stand alone PC. **** BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This program was designed to be an intelligent front end for PKWARE's PKZIP(tm) V1.1X compression/archive utility. One of the main objectives in writing this program was to reduce the amount of user input required each time a file is ZIPPED or UNZIPPED. The ZIP TERMINUS specializes in 'FLAT ARCHIVES'. This program in no way attempts to facilitate EVERY archive convention offered by PKZIP(tm). Instead, it offers a modest selection of power options that will be of help to the beginner or intermediate user in their daily telecommunication and archive activities. ********************* IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU SEEK EXPERIENCED HELP IN DEALING WITH COMPUTER VIRUS INFECTIONS! ********************* ***** INSTALL THE ZIP TERMINUS(c): THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) operates most efficiently when used in conjunction with a hard drive. You may also use this program with 2 floppy drives or any combination of hard and floppy drives. The minimum for operation is (TWO FLOPPY DRIVES) or (ONE HARD DRIVE) PKZIP(tm) files needed are : PKZIP.EXE; UNZIP.EXE; ZIP2EXE.EXE; McAfee VIRUSCAN files needed: SCAN.EXE version 8.9B97 ZIP TERMINUS files needed : ZT62C.EXE; MS/PC DOS files required : COMMAND.COM - PAGE 4 - HARD DRIVE: 1. Create one subdirectory for PKZIP(tm) and THE ZIP TERMINUS. 2. Copy PKZIP(tm), ZIP TERMINUS and SCAN.EXE files to the subdirectory. 3. Type the following lines pressing after each: c: cd\terminus zt62C.exe 4. Press F5 to configure when you arrive at the main menu. c: may be d: or any logical drive where you have placed the TERMINUS files. cd\terminus may be cd\utility or any subdirectory on the drive where you have placed the TERMINUS files. ------------------------------------------------------------ FLOPPY : 1. Format a blank data disk. 2. Copy PKZIP(tm), ZIP TERMINUS and SCAN.EXE files to the disk. Put them in the ROOT DIR - not a subdirectory. ---> 3. You must copy COMMAND.COM to the disk. 4. Place your disk in Drive #A. Type the following lines and press after each: a: cd\ zt62C.exe 5. Press F5 to configure when you arrive at the main menu. NOTE: When using only floppy disks, operations may be limited by the lack of free disk space. A hard drive is recommended. Also, all files including COMMAND.COM should not be installed in a subdirectory on your floppy.(put them in the root) NOTE: You MUST start zt62C.exe from the directory where it is located at. You must switch the active subdirectory and drive to the TERMINUS files location before running zt62C.exe so that your previously saved CFG file can be loaded in. TERMINUS assumes that the CFG file is in the startup directory and drive. - PAGE 5 - ***** CONFIGURE THE ZIP TERMINUS: THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) may be configured from the main program menu or any sub-menu while the program is running. It is highly recommended that you configure your paths and parameters when running the program for the first time. You may use separate directories for the zipup and unzip process. Designate different target directories if so desired. Take your time and plan where you want the file action to occur for each of the functions. Make sure that you save the default parameters when you are done. Here is an explanation of the program parameters: THE TERMINUS PRGMS DIR: Location of the ZIP TERMINUS files. PKZIP(tm) PROGRAM DIR: Drive and directory where PKZIP(tm) is located at. McAFEE SCAN.EXE DIR: Location of SCAN.EXE ZIPUP FILE SOURCE DIR: The directory path that will hold all files that will be ZIPPED up. ZIPUP FILE TARGET DIR: Directory path where the ZIP file will be created. This can be the same as the source path. UNZIP FILE SOURCE DIR: This directory will contain the ZIP file(s) that get unzipped. UNZIP FILE TARGET DIR: Directory where all the files that are extracted from the master ZIP will end up. This can be the same as the UNZIP FILE SOURCE path. DOS SHELL PATH & FILE: This parameter will describe where the DOS Shell will be located and the name of the shell program. You may even use the file COMMAND.COM if no shell is available. When you press the program control will go to the file you specify. - PAGE 6 - ZIPUP ARCHIVE OPTIONS: THE ZIP TERMINUS comes with -a as the default. This will allow you to create and add to ZIP archives. You may change this parameter to suit your needs. Consult your PKZIP(tm) manual for more information on ZIPUP options. UNZIP ARCHIVE OPTIONS: THE ZIP TERMINUS comes with -e as the default. This will allow all selected files within the source ZIP file to be extracted. VIEW ARCHIVE OPTIONS: The default is -v which will display all files inside the master ZIP. Read PKZIP docs for more information. SCAN.EXE PRGM. OPTIONS: Parameter options used with SCAN for the VIRUS SCAN submenu. ZIP/UNZIP --- PASSWORD: Place your choice of password for ZIP scramble / unscramble operation. No spaces or '-' characters allowed. ***** FILE MANAGEMENT You may jump in and out of THE ZIP TERMINUS, each time copying, moving, deleting, etc. the files you choose. Just press F3 at any menu. THE ZIP TERMINUS will suspend operation while you are in your shell/utility. You can get back to THE ZIP TERMINUS by using the EXIT/QUIT function of your utility or by typing 'EXIT' at the DOS command prompt. DO NOT attempt to go back to THE ZIP TERMINUS by re-launching ZT62C.EXE instead of using your SHELL's 'EXIT' function. Some DOS shell programs may not work because of limited available contiguous RAM. Read page #10 on how to determine available RAM. Consult the user manual for your shell to determine what the memory requirements are. - PAGE 7 - ***** MOUSE OPERATION: The two button Microsoft Mouse hardware specifications are supported by this program when used in conjunction with a color display/card that supports the IBM CGA C80 standard. The program's video mode auto-detect logic disables mouse operation if a Monochrome Display Adapter is detected. Only keyboard entry is functional in MONOCHROME video mode(IBM MDA standard). Logitech and all other Microsoft Mouse compatible mice should function properly. The program logic checks for a 'connected' mouse. You should not experience any trouble if your mouse is truly MS compatible, connected to the serial port or buss card, and the mouse driver software was installed prior to running this program. ***** DIRECTORY VIEWS: You may view the contents of the ZIPUP SOURCE, ZIPUP TARGET, UNZIP SOURCE and the UNZIP TARGET directories by clicking the mouse button when the cursor is over the prompt ALT-D on the top function bar in the right hand corner. You may also press the ALT-D key combo to get the same results. ***** ZIPUP OPERATION: This version doesn't default the file list for ZIPUP operations as '*.*'. You MUST select a single file or a group of files for a ZIP operation. The directory for ZIPUP SOURCE files is the directory displayed when you are selecting a single file. If you don't tag any files or forget to specify a ZIP file name, an audible cue will sound. Be careful......read the PKZIP(tm) DOCS. Plan your directory PATHS and ZIP PARAMETERS cautiously! Lists of files can be zipped in the following manner. Click or press enter when the file(s) you desire to add to the ZIP file are highlighted. Press when you are through. Press #2 and enter a name for the ZIP file you are about to create. Select #3 and the list of files will be 'ZIPPED UP'. There is a 512 file limitation. Use *.* for larger file counts. PRESS <*> asterisk. Menu option #4 allows you to delete any file within a ZIP file. You may choose any ZIP file from SOURCE/TARGET dirs. The files within the ZIP are then displayed. Choose one or several files to delete and then proceed. - PAGE 8 - ***** UNZIP OPERATION: The main thing to remember here is that only the UNZIP SOURCE directory is displayed for UNZIP file selection. You may choose from those files with a '.ZIP' extension. If you need to perform any file operations you should jump to your SHELL and then EXIT when finished. The resulting file will be placed in the UNZIP source directory. ***** NOTE: ALL files within a ZIP archive file should be extracted first and then virus scanned. Virus infections may go undetected if you only scan the archive file itself. ***** INCLUDED PATH INFORMATION: Archives that have included path information should be extracted by selecting *.* (press asterisk '*') The ZIP TERMINUS specializes in 'FLAT ARCHIVES' and does not support re-creation of original paths. ***** OVERFLOW Warning: ZT62C has a 512 file limit on ZIP file list functions. To ZIPUP or UNZIP more than 512 files press for *.* mode operation. ***** MAKE '*.EXE' OPERATION: (PKSFX) This function will process '*.ZIP' files found in the ZIPUPUNZIP directories. All '*.EXE' files will be left in the selected directory. Use ALT-P to temporarily change the ZIPUP or UNZIP directory location if the current value is not acceptable. Use your SHELL if you need to jockey files around to this or any other directory. The resulting '*.EXE' file will be self-extracting. Please read your PKZIP(tm) DOCS for further information. ***** ZIP FILE COMMENTS: (-z) There is only one type of comment operation offered in this version of the ZIP TERMINUS. It is available in the ZIPUP, UNZIP and MAKE SFX submenus. Press ALT-C and first select a directory and then a file to place a comment on. ***** TEST ZIPFILE(S): This option is available by pressing on the menu bar. It will verify a zip file for checksum, etc. Use this option if you have any doubts about a ZIP file after modem transfer, a hard disk crash, etc. Version 6.2C will check a single file, list of files, or all files in the Directory. - PAGE 9- ***** PASSWORD PROTECTION: Press to toggle password on or off. The password protect mode garbles each individual file in the master ZIP during the ZIPUP process. This is the only time that an individual file or group of files can be password protected. The master zip file, the file containing the individual files you ZIPPED up, does not get the password protection. Only the individual files within are protected. It is therefore possible to construct a master ZIP that has some of it's files password protected and others which are not. This can be accomplished by adding one or several files at a time to the master ZIP and toggling PASSWORD on or off as needed. You can even have different passwords for different groups of files within a master ZIP file. The use of password garble protection has many uses in corporate inter-office E-Mail, etc. The password can be changed by pressing and changing the password default parameter. Don't forget to save your changes when you are finished so that each time you run THE ZIP TERMINUS your first choice password will be loaded. Unzipping a master zip file that has some or all of it's individual files password protected is easily accomplished. Toggle password on by pressing , make sure you have the right password(press to change it), and unzip as you would normally do. Make repeated passes if more than one password was used for different groups of file(s). IF you convert a password protected ZIP to an EXE file you must use the correct password or the file will not self- extract. Assume the file you created was TEST.ZIP and you converted it to TEST.EXE. The password used was 'TERMINUS'. Typing the following from the DOS command line will do the trick: A> test.exe -sTERMINUS Do not use the character '-' or include any spaces in your password. PKZIP(tm) password protection is case sensitive so be aware that upper and lower case characters, i.e. 'Y' or 'y', are considered as being different. CAUTION!: Remember your password when zipping up. It is not feasible to unzip files in a ZIP file that are password protected if you don't have the right password! - PAGE 10 - ***** MEMORY AVAILABLE FUNCTION: Memory available for SHELL launch or PKZIP(tm) operations can be found by pressing CTRL-F key combination while in ANY MENU or CHANGE DEFAULTS. Free memory for SHELL launch is also displayed each time you press F3 to go to your favorite shell. This is RAM memory not FREE DISK SPACE! The number of FREE Kb displayed is the size of the largest CONTIGUOUS block available. The RAM FREE figure displayed is only a guide to help users determine if their shell or other utility will have enough space to operate. It does not necessarily refer to the total conventional memory(i.e. 640Kb, 512Kb, etc.) minus the sum of memory all programs you are running actually occupy. The number of KB FREE refers to the largest contiguous or adjacent set of RAM locations available and therefore in a general sense also refers to the size of the largest executable program that may be launched from the ZIP Terminus. (code, data, etc.) ***** DELETE WITHIN ZIP: Selective file delete WITHIN a ZIP. ***** TAG FILE(s) FOR UNZIP: Choice of which file(s) within a ZIP to extract. - PAGE 11 - ***** AUTOCHECK VIRUS SCAN: You will need to have the location of McAfee's SCAN.EXE program clearly defined in the Default Table to utilize this function. The AUTOCHECK function is available in the ZIPUP and UNZIP menus. This function is turned on by pressing F8. All the files you select to be placed into a ZIP file are first submitted to virus scan. The ZIPUP process will be aborted if a virus is detected. You can bypass this feature by turning AUTOCHECK off.(F8 toggles state). All files that are UNZIPPED are also automatically checked for virus infection. Please register SCAN.EXE with McAfee Associates if you use it with the TERMINUS. It is suggested that a manual virus scan, main menu #4, with memory check turned on should be used as a followup. Be aware that a ZIP file should have the files within extracted first before checking for virus infections. This includes ZIPS within ZIPS. ***** VIRUS SCAN SUBMENU: Main menu select #4 activates the virus scan submenu. Here you may scan entire subdirectories or logical drives for virus infection using the McAfee Associates program SCAN.EXE . It is suggested that you should use the EXTRACT submenu with the virus scan option ON! if you wish to check ZIP files for virus infection. Default #12 sets the SCAN options. /MANY is ignored during subdirectory scans. The /A /M /CHKHI options are forced on for all virus scan operations. ***** VIRUS FOUND! CONTINUE or HALT ? A visual/audible alarm is issued when possible virus is detected. You must enter the correct password to continue from this point. The password required is the same password used for ZIPUP/UNZIP garble operations. It may be user defined and entered into the default table. You will have two options at his point: #1. Continue program operation; #2. Immediately HALT program operation and return to DOS. It is highly suggested that you HALT operation, return to DOS, and then shut your system down to prevent further spread of any possible computer virus. Please read the documentation that came with your copy of SCAN or CLEAN to find out how to contend with computer virus infection. IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU SEEK EXPERIENCED HELP IN DEALING WITH COMPUTER VIRUS INFECTIONS! - PAGE 12 - ***** DIRECTORY PATH SELECT:(PATH FINDER) The Following limitations are imposed: 1. Only paths 64 characters or less are included in the selection list. 2. A 35 character limition on selected paths is imposed when user is attempting to grab a path to be placed in the default table. User is warned and allowed to make another selection. 3. Maximum of 512 paths with manual entry mechanism provided for monster systems, etc. Path Finder will develop a list with a maximum of 512 paths/dirs starting with the ROOT directories first and working in. This is usually good enough for most systems. However, some users maintain massive file/dir inventories. Therefore, a manual entry is provided for paths/dirs not found on the list. The following are active: = Display next or previous window page. = Selects highlighted path. CTRL-E = Enter a path/dir not on the list. CTRL-N = Select new drive and path - display new list CTRL-P = Hardcopy print of the path list with stats. CTRL-T = Creates an ASCII text file of the path list in the ROOT directory of the drive that was scanned. = Quit and return to submenu. F1,F10 = HELP ***** NOTE: Changing a path with ALT-P while you are in a submenu WILL NOT CHANGE THE DEFAULT value for that path. Changing a path while you are in the CHANGE DEFAULT area WILL NOT change the CURRENT PATH value. - PAGE 13 - ***** SCREEN SAVER : The screen saver is a NON-interrupt driven function which blanks your computer screen after a pre-determined period of keyboard or mouse inactivity. The screen saver is turned on from the Default Table(press F5). Users may enter from 1 to 60 minutes of *approximate* delay time before the screen saver becomes active. This program feature will help to prevent screen burn due to prolonged static display. The screen saver responds to keypress AND mouse clicks. The screen saver will not interfere with system I/O's and other program functions. The following area of ZIP Terminus program operation IGNOREs the screen saver: 1. Any point of keyboard string entry(i.e. Enter Password, etc.) ***** DOS BATCH FILES: This might be considered a function for intermediate to advanced users. Some users of TERMINUS have constructed custom DOS BATCH files which they use to perform a variety of functions like, file copying & deleting, recursive ZIPs, etc. MAIN MENU selection #5 allows you to select a DOS batch file and execute it right from TERMINUS. This version of ZIP TERMINUS allows the user to select batch files found on ANY logical drive and/or subdirectory. Read your DOS manual for more information on DOS BATCH file syntax and construction. Terminus must be able to find COMMAND.COM to be able to run your selected batch file. Floppy users MUST copy COMMAND.COM to the work disk. Put COMMAND.COM in the ROOT directory of the disk along with all other required program files. ***** BULLETIN BOARD POSTING: The preferred way to post THE ZIP TERMINUS on local bulletin boards, Compuserve, PClink, America ONline, etc. is to upload the original PKZIP Authenticated archive with the filename: ZTEC62C.ZIP ***** VIRUS DETECTION ADDENDUM: DO NOT use the ZIP Terminus virus scan functions in any environment or on any machine where another virus disinfector utility is installed and running. This includes but is not limited to TSR virus utilities. No claim is made herein or otherwise as to compatibility with other author/program virus disinfector & detector utilities. ***** NOTE: The ZIP Terminus virus scan functions SHOULD NOT be used with any other virus detection or disinfection software. This warning extends but is not limited to TSR type detectors. Use The ZIP Terminus in concert with the McAfee Associates anti-virus programs ONLY for best results. - PAGE 14 - ***** ZIP TERMINUS START-UP OPTIONS: /S = Reduce possible "video snow" on older CGA displays /M = Eliminate window background colors. Useful on systems which utilize a single color display(green, amber,etc.) and a CGA adapter or on LAPTOP displays. Not necessary when using a true IBM MDA monochrome display setup. MDA mode is automatically detected. /Q Quiet mode .... turn sound routines off! C> zt62C.exe /M or D> zt62C.exe /Q or any combination thereof C> zt62C.exe /QMS ***** UPDATE INFORMATION ***** ZTEC62C 1. Smoothed keyboard/mouse operation during path select operations, etc. (high speed machines) 2. Added further point/shoot capability to file/path display 3. Increased path selection support to directories 64 chars in length. 4. ZIP Terminus now requires only one executable file for all functions. ZTCF1.EXE and ZTCF2.EXE have been merged with ZT62C.EXE 5. Added screen saver with user option of delay 1..60 min Screen saver is program integrated, not memory resident TSR etc. 6. Incorporated main menu selection for program self-test. McAfee Associates SCAN.EXE is required. 7. Added WINDOWS icon STC.ICO for user convenience. The ZIP TERMINUS is a DOS APPLICATION/UTILITY and should be run FULL window. /UNATTEND should be added to the SCAN options list. (DEFAULT TABLE) DOS v3.1 or higher required. 8. Added startup option /Q which turns sound routines off 9. ZIP Terminus now sets the DOS errorlevel on exit. If a possible virus infection is indicated during a virus scan (self-test, drive or directory scan, archive inspection, etc.) a flag is set so that on exit the DOS errorlevel = 1 Normal exit with no virus detected ---> DOS errorlevel = 0 10. Made correction to file select display. Also added seconds time field. - PAGE 15 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION -- PERSONAL USE ONLY! ANY OTHER USE REQUIRES A NEGOTIATED SITE LICENSE PAID Registration gives license and right to use The ZIP Terminus on a single machine, a copy of most recent version, updates as described below. A PAID negotiated site license is required for educational, business, corporation, government and/or agency environment use. This registration does not apply to any underlying programs used in conjunction with The ZIP Terminus. For a list of files contained in The ZIP Terminus program package please read page 2 of this document.(ZTEC62C) NAME : ________________________ CHOOSE ONE DISK MEDIA TYPE STREET : ________________________ 5.25" ____ 3.5" ____ CITY : ________________________ STATE/PROV.: ________________________ OWN/USE A MODEM ? Y__ N__ ZIP CODE : ________________________ COUNTRY : ________________________ TERMINUS OBTAINED FROM? _______________________ _______________________ | REGISTRATION / LICENSE = $ 20.00 ONLY U.S. FUNDS ACCEPTED! | NJ RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX = $ | ------- MAKE YOUR REMITTANCE TO: | SUB-TOTAL = $ | SHIPPING AND HANDLING = $ 4.00 S.T.CALISE | OVERSEAS SHIPMENT ADD $2.00 = $ 673 HERBERTSVILLE ROAD | ------- BRICK, NJ 08724 USA | TOTAL = $ REGISTERED users of V6.2C are eligible for upgrades to any subsequent release. Please send $6.00 U.S. funds to the author at the above address. Don't forget to specify disk media type and your current address. Instant update/ upgrade is available for PAID REGISTERED users starting with v6.0 and higher. Please write to S.T.Calise at the above address for more information. STC BBS 908-206-1386 2400 .. 14.4K v.32/.32bis v.42/.42bis MNP 1-5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For registration/license information on VIRUSCAN(SCAN), CLEAN, and other McAfee Associates programs please contact: McAfee Associates (408) 988-3832 office 3350 Scott Blvd, Bldg. 14 (408) 970-9727 fax Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A. For registration/license information on PKZIP, PKUNZIP, and other PKWARE Inc. programs please contact: PKWARE Inc. (414) 354-8699 office 9025 N. Deerwood Drive (414) 354-8559 fax Brown Deer, WI 53223 - PAGE 16 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SCAN(VIRUSCAN), CLEAN, VALIDATE, VIRLIST Copyright (c) 1989-1992 by McAfee Associates. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines PKZIP(tm), PKUNZIP(tm), PKSFX(tm) registered trademarks of PKWARE,Inc. COMMAND.COM is copyright by Microsoft Corporation Windows and OS/2 are trademarks of Microsoft Coproration