UCSD CP/M Adaptable system

[Gordon JC Pearce]

Randy McLaughlin wrote:
> From: "John Foust" <jfoust at threedee.com>
> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 8:33 AM
> 
>> At 08:50 PM 3/31/2005, Randy McLaughlin wrote:
>>
>>> I've posted a copy of the UCSD CP/M adaptable system on my site.  It 
>>> has a problem with part of it:
>>> Randy
>>> www.s100-manuals.com
>>
>>
>> Would you consider not using self-expanding PC executables to store
>> archives?  You're not even using the licensed WinZip to do it.
>> Straight Zip files can be opened anywhere.
>>
>> The Terak disk images are a fine example of why I'd personally
>> hesitate to upload disk images.  Bill Riordan's personal letters
>> are among the text files perserved on the archives.
>>
>> - John
> 
> 
> 
> I started using self-expanding archives because of complaints that 
> people couldn't unzip straight Zip files.  Not everyone uses the same 
> Zip format. I use Winzip v8.1, many people use a variety of programs.
> 
> I have yet to find one archival format that everyone can use, 
> self-extracting archives at least supports 99%.

I tried running them but they don't seem to work in Linux or in Mac OSX.

> Anyone unable to handle the archives are welcome to contact me and I 
> will work with them.  The exe files can still be opened by the full 
> blown winzip program.

But I don't have Winzip, and I can't find a Linux version.

> I am still looking into other options but I have yet to find a format 
> that everyone likes.

Why not just use ordinary zip files?

Gordon.