- A Self Extracting RUN file was created using Zip Archive R12.3.120ish.
- The .RUN was changed to a .ZIP so I could store it on Geocities. :-( You will need to rename it back to .RUN BEFORE trying to extract it.
- This RUN file SHOULD extract ok on early CTOS and BTOS systems. Miminal testing was carried out on BTOS II 3.0.2, and it worked.
- How to unzip the file is explained here!
The CTOS FAQ Software Archive
Unisys CTOS Freeware
This utility performs three basic functions:
(1) Archives a list of files to an archive file, using
LZWH compression.
(2) Restores a list of files from an archived file,
decompressing them.
(3) Same as (1), but the output archive is a self-extracting
run file.
- SuperZip.ReadmeFirst file.
The Software
SuperZip 1.0 (61k)
Readme File (11k)
The Archive Format
Some notes about SuperZip
SuperZip was written by Scott Kurowski (of Unisys) around 1994.
It was found so useful that it was included in the Standard Software R12.3.100 release (March 1995).
It first appeared with the release of GPS 2.7, where a saving of 10 disks (from 13 disks to 3 disks) was made per GPS package.
It further evolved to include diskette spanning (s12.3.112ish undocumented), and stored file headers (s12.3.157).
What if I already have Zip Archive / Standard Software R12.3.1xx?
Don't use SuperZip, you already have it! (Zip / Unzip Archive commands).
The later versions of SuperZip are not that backward compatible.
ie. don't expect to read spanned zips, and any s12.3.157 created archive.
Disclaimer
This software is provided as is without any express or implied warranties.
While every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information
contained here, the author assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions,
or for damages resulting from the use of the software contained herein.
Please also note that this software is UNSUPPORTED by Unisys.
Page last updated: 12 November 1999.
