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    1 Copyright (c) 1990-2005 Info-ZIP.  All rights reserved.
    2 
    3 See the accompanying file LICENSE, version 2005-Feb-10 or later
    4 (the contents of which are also included in zip.h) for terms of use.
    5 If, for some reason, both of these files are missing, the Info-ZIP license
    6 also may be found at:  ftp://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/license.html
    7 
    8 This is WiZ 5.03, a maintenance update for WiZ 5.02.  Changes include a
    9 few bug fixes for zip and unzip, inclusion of the standard zip encryption 
   10 code in the main code, and other bug fixes for WiZ itself.  We are also 
   11 working on the new Zip 3.0 and companion UnZip 6.00 that finally support 
   12 files and archives larger than 4 GB on systems that support large files 
   13 and include other new features.  See the latest betas for details and the new releases when available.
   14 
   15 WiZ 5.03 is a compression and file packaging utility.  It is compatible with
   16 PKZIP 2.04g (Phil Katz ZIP) for MSDOS systems.  See the file 'WHERE' for details on ftp sites and mail servers.
   17 
   18 This version of zip and unzip has been ported to a wide array of Unix and other
   19 mainframes, minis, and micros including VMS, OS/2, Minix, MSDOS, Windows NT,
   20 Atari, Amiga, BeOS and VM/CMS. Although highly compatible with PKware's
   21 PKZIP and PKUNZIP utilities of MSDOS fame, our primary objective has been
   22 one of portability and other-than-MSDOS functionality. And it's free.
   23 
   24 See the file WhatsNew for a summary of new features and the file 'CHANGES' for
   25 a detailed list of all changes.
   26 
   27 This version does not support multi-volume archives as in pkzip 2.04g.
   28 This is currently being looked at and may be provided in the release of
   29 WiZ 6.0 if time permits.
   30 
   31 This version supports standard zip encryption.  The encryption code was
   32 distributed separately before this version because of US export regulations but
   33 recent relaxing of export restrictions now allow the code to be included.  Note
   34 that standard zip encryption is considered weak by today's standards.  We are
   35 looking at adding strong encryption to a later release. 
   36 
   37 Please note that the source code for WiZ contains only the code necessary to
   38 compile and run WiZ, and does not include the full source code distribution
   39 of zip and unzip. See the WHERE file to obtain the full source code if you
   40 have a need for it. 
   41 
   42 All bug reports should go to zip-bugs using the web form at www.info-zip.org,
   43 and suggestions for new features can be sent using the same form (although
   44 we don't promise to use all suggestions).  Contact us to send patches as we
   45 currently don't have a standard way to do that.  Patches should be sent as
   46 context diffs only (diff -c).
   47 
   48 If you're considering a port, please check in with zip-bugs FIRST,
   49 since the code is constantly being updated behind the scenes.  We'll
   50 arrange to give you access to the latest source.
   51 
   52 If you'd like to keep up to date with our Zip (and companion UnZip utility)
   53 development, join the ranks of BETA testers, add your own thoughts and con-
   54 tributions, etc., send a two-line mail message containing the commands HELP
   55 and LIST (on separate lines in the body of the message, not on the subject
   56 line) to mxserver@lists.wku.edu.  You'll receive two messages listing the
   57 various Info-ZIP mailing-list formats which are available (and also various
   58 unrelated lists) and instructions on how to subscribe to one or more of them
   59 (courtesy of Hunter Goatley).  (Currently these are all discontinued but
   60 we are considering implementing new versions.  However, a discussion
   61 group for Info-ZIP issues is at http://www.quicktopic.com/27/H/V6ZQZ54uKNL
   62 and can be used to discuss issues, request features, and is one place new
   63 betas and releases are announced.)
   64 
   65 Frequently asked questions:
   66 
   67 Q. When unzipping I get an error message about "compression method 8".
   68 
   69 A. Please get the latest version of unzip. See the file 'WHERE' for details.
   70 
   71 
   72 Q. I can't extract this zip file that I just downloaded. I get
   73    "zipfile is part of multi-disk archive" or some other message.
   74 
   75 A. Please make sure that you made the transfer in binary mode. Check
   76    in particular that your copy has exactly the same size as the original.
   77 
   78 
   79 Q. When running unzip, I get a message about "End-of-central-directory
   80    signature not found".
   81 
   82 A. This usually means that your zip archive is damaged, or that you
   83    have an uncompressed file with the same name in the same directory.
   84    In the first case, it makes more sense to contact the person you
   85    obtained the zip file from rather than the Info-ZIP software
   86    developers, and to make sure that your copy is strictly identical to
   87    the original.  In the second case, use "unzip zipfile.zip" instead
   88    of "unzip zipfile", to let unzip know which file is the zip archive
   89    you want to extract.
   90 
   91 
   92 Q. Why doesn't zip do <something> just like PKZIP does?
   93 
   94 A. Zip is not a PKZIP clone and is not intended to be one.  In some
   95    cases we feel PKZIP does not do the right thing (e.g., not
   96    including pathnames by default); in some cases the operating system
   97    itself is responsible (e.g., under Unix it is the shell which
   98    expands wildcards, not zip).  Info-ZIP's and PKWARE's zipfiles
   99    are interchangeable, not the programs.
  100 
  101    For example, if you are used to the following PKZIP command:
  102                pkzip -rP foo *.c
  103    you must use instead on Unix:
  104                zip -R foo '*.c'
  105    (the singled quotes are needed to let the shell know that it should
  106     not expand the *.c argument but instead pass it on to the program)
  107 
  108 
  109 Q. Can I distribute zip and unzip sources and/or executables?
  110 
  111 A. You may redistribute the latest official distributions without any
  112    modification, without even asking us for permission. You can charge
  113    for the cost of the media (CDROM, diskettes, etc...) and a small copying
  114    fee.  If you want to distribute modified versions please contact us at
  115    zip-bugs at www.info-zip.org first. You must not distribute beta versions.
  116    The latest official distributions are on ftp.info-zip.org in directory
  117    /pub/archiving/zip and subdirectories as well as on mirror sites.
  118 
  119 
  120 Q. Can I use the executables of zip and unzip to distribute my software?
  121 
  122 A. Yes, so long as it is made clear in the product documentation that
  123    zip or unzip are not being sold, that the source code is freely
  124    available, and that there are no extra or hidden charges resulting
  125    from its use by or inclusion with the commercial product. Here is
  126    an example of a suitable notice:
  127 
  128      NOTE:  <Product> is packaged on this CD using Info-ZIP's compression
  129      utility.  The installation program uses UnZip to read zip files from
  130      the CD.  Info-ZIP's software (Zip, UnZip and related utilities) is
  131      free and can be obtained as source code or executables from various
  132      anonymous-ftp sites, including ftp.info-zip.org:/pub/archiving/zip/*.
  133 
  134 
  135 Q. Can I use the source code of WiZ, zip and unzip in my commercial application?
  136 
  137 A. Yes, so long as you include in your product an acknowledgment and an
  138    offer of the original compression sources for free or for a small
  139    copying fee, and make clear that there are no extra or hidden charges
  140    resulting from the use of the compression code by your product. In other
  141    words, you are allowed to sell only your own work, not ours. If you have
  142    special requirements contact us at zip-bugs at www.info-zip.org.