ZIPTOOLSI64.PDF

This document describes the Info-Zip's ZIP-V3.0 and UNZIP-V6.0 kits, distributed by VMS Software Inc. (VSI) for OpenVMS IA64 and AXP systems.

Key Points:

• What it is: Info-Zip is an Internet-based workgroup that develops free, portable, high-quality compressor-archiver utilities compatible with DOS-based PKZIP and PKUNZIP.
• VSI's Role: VSI provides these kits as a convenience for OpenVMS users.
• Functionality: The kits include various executables for creating and extracting Zip archives, generating self-extracting executables (.ZIPEXE), and utilities for tasks like splitting archives, cloaking files, and managing archive notes.
• Large File Support: A specific ZIP file (VMS-ALPHA-IA64-ZIP30-UNZIP60-LARGE.ZIP) is provided, compiled for "Large File Support" to handle archive files greater than 2GB.
• Support: VSI clarifies that it does not provide software support for the Info-Zip utilities themselves. Support, documentation, FAQs, and bug reporting are directed to Info-Zip's SourceForge project page.
• Disclaimer: A standard software disclaimer is included, limiting VSI's liability.
• Included Files: The document lists several executable packages and individual executables for Zip and Unzip operations, tailored for OpenVMS.
• Contact Information: The document is dated February 26, 2020, and provides VMS Software Inc.'s website, email, and phone contact details.