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ARC

File Archive Utility version 5.1

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ARC is used to create and maintain file archives. An archive is a group of files collected together into one file in such a way that the individual files may be recovered intact.

ARC is different from other archive and library utilities in that it automatically compresses the files being archived, so that the resulting archive takes up a minimum amount of space.

When ARC is used to add a file to an archive it analyzes the file to determine which of four storage methods will result in the greatest savings. Since one of the four methods involves no compression at all, the resulting archive entry will never be larger than the original file.

ARC provides commands to perform the following functions:

add files to archive move files to archive update files in archive refresh archive entries from disk delete files from archive extract files from archive run files from archive copy files from archive to standard output list files in archive verbose listing of files in archive test archive integrity convert entries to newer or different packing methods

ARC also provides options for the following:

retain backup copy of archive suppress warning messages suppress notes and comments suppress compression archive encryption

A program disk with printed documentation is available for $50 from:

System Enhancement Associates 21 New Street Wayne, NJ 07470

If ARC is obtained by other means, then it may not be used in a commercial environment or a governmental organization without payment of a $35 license fee. Site licenses and commercial distribution licenses are available. Full program sources are also available.