: If you are distributing these files, it is best practice to provide them inside a .ssd or .dsd disc image alongside the .zip file.
: If you are preparing files on a modern PC (Windows/Linux) for use on an Acorn system, use ZipToInf to extract this metadata and save it as .inf sidecar files. Part 2- bbczip
: It is often safest to get the raw ZIP archive onto the Acorn media (via a Gotek drive or SD card) and then run an Acorn-platform unzipper (like SparkPlug or BBCUnZip ) directly on that hardware to ensure file integrity. : If you are distributing these files, it
: Ensure your file names follow the format Filename.inf so the utility knows which metadata belongs to which binary. 2. Configure Parameters : Ensure your file names follow the format Filename
: Use standard compression flags if running through a BASIC implementation like BBC BASIC IV.
BBCZip typically uses parameters similar to . When preparing your archive:
To prepare "proper content" for an archive using BBCZip, you should follow these steps: 1. Organize Metadata for Portability