Part 2- Bbczip ✯
If you are moving files between a PC and an original BBC Micro/Master:
: 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 moving files between a PC
: If you are distributing these files, it is best practice to provide them inside a .ssd or .dsd disc image alongside the .zip file. : Do not use standard Windows or macOS
: Do not use standard Windows or macOS built-in zip utilities to create the final archive, as they will likely ignore the Acorn filesystem attributes. 4. Verification After zipping, verify your content by:
BBCZip typically uses parameters similar to . When preparing your archive:
: Ensure your file names follow the format Filename.inf so the utility knows which metadata belongs to which binary. 2. Configure Parameters