Freeware PKzip for PC Bakups

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Scrubbs

You might find this useful if you're using win9X and looking for
flexible bakups. Download freeware PK zip v2.50 from here: -- you need
to register but it's free:

http://www.filelibrary.com/Contents/DOS/1/index.html

Now using you can write a simple batch file that runs within win9x, and
will compress and bakup a whole pc or selected folders/files. Works with
long file names. I've written a simple one that then burns the
compressed files on to a CD-R. What's useful about this is that using PK
Zip you can optionally bakup just the files that have changed. It's a
very flexible bakup solution and YOU (not someone else's program) are in
absolute control.

If anyone is interested I'd be happy to post some sample batch files
that you can easily configure to do precisely the bakup that you want.

/Scrubbs
 
O

Onno Tasler

Scrubbs@reply_group.fr scribebat:
Now using you can write a simple batch file that runs within win9x,
and will compress and bakup a whole pc or selected folders/files.
Works with long file names.
Click to expand...

I think ARJ32 is much better for this purpose. It is, like pkzip, a
command line tool, but has much more features. (For example better
multiple volume capabilities)

ARJ is shareware, but free for non-commercial use.

bye,

Onno
 
S

Shel

If anyone is interested I'd be happy to post some sample batch files
that you can easily configure to do precisely the bakup that you want.

/Scrubbs
Click to expand...

Yes, I am quite interested!
 
D

dkg_ctc

You might find this useful if you're using win9X and looking for
flexible bakups. Download freeware PK zip v2.50
Click to expand...
*snip*

From the README.TXT:

"This SHAREWARE version of PKZIP 2.50 for DOS is intended for use on
DOS 2.0 or later running on an x86/Pentium processor."

And no, the emphasis on shareware wasn't added by me--it's that way in
the file.
 
B

Bjorn Simonsen

Scrubbs@reply_group.fr wrote in
You might find this useful if you're using win9X and looking for
flexible bakups. Download freeware PK zip v2.50 from here: -- you need
to register but it's free:

http://www.filelibrary.com/Contents/DOS/1/index.html
Click to expand...

But Pkzip is not free. It used to be shareware,
but now it is not even that. See <http://www.pkware.com/>,
click Free Downloads in the upper right corner, click
Pkzip 2.50 for DOS, and it takes you to a "Free Evaluation"
page.

For a free zip alternative, commandline and GUI, see
If anyone is interested I'd be happy to post some sample batch files
that you can easily configure to do precisely the bakup that you want.
Click to expand...

Nice offer. Let me just add some suggestions for anyone who wants
to learn more and perhaps write their own (or modify
others):

Get the following:

For MS-DOS/Win9x:
<ftp://garbo.uwasa.fi/pc/link/tsbat.zip>
tsbat.zip Useful MS-DOS batch files and tricks, T.Salmi

For Win NT/2k/XP:
<ftp://garbo.uwasa.fi/pc/link/tscmd.zip>
tscmd.zip Useful NT/2000/XP script tricks and tips, T.Salmi

If you are having problems downloading from the above site you
can find a list of mirror sites here
<http://www.uwasa.fi/~ts/garbinfo/garbmirr.html>
(just notice the directory structure in the download URLs above,
so you know where to navigate to find the files on the mirror
sites)

Timo Salmi, author of the above two batch file collections, also
offers a handy collection of links to batch and commandline related
web sites at <http://www.uwasa.fi/~ts/http/http2.html#batch>.

Also suggest having a look at the batch file solutions offered by Fred
Langa:

"Fast, Easy Backups For Win98/ME/NT/2K/XP"
<http://www.langa.com/backups/backups.htm>
"Scrub Your Hard Drive Clean! (for FREE!)"
<http://www.langa.com/cleanup_bat.htm>

On Usenet you can find at least 3 groups dedicated to batch file
(and CMD scripts) issues:
For MS-DOS and Win9x: <
For NT (2k and XP): <and
<
(Suggest reading/lurking those groups for a while before you post
there.)

All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen
 
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Bjorn Simonsen

Onno Tasler wrote in
I think ARJ32 is much better for this purpose.
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Probably yes. I use RAR/WinRar (shareware) my self.

For some other free DOS alternatives have a look at
<http://members.cox.net/dos/compress.htm> at Free Software for DOS
site <http://members.cox.net/dos/>. The pages is no longer updated, so
some of the links may be broken, - if so google for program name.

Another site that does not seem to be updated in a while
(last update Oct 2002), but cold still be of interest -
is "The Archive Comparison Test" <http://compression.ca/>.
(any more up to date sites/pages like that around?)

All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen
 
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Scrubbs

Bjorn said:
Scrubbs@reply_group.fr wrote in


But Pkzip is not free. It used to be shareware,
but now it is not even that. See <http://www.pkware.com/>,
click Free Downloads in the upper right corner, click
Pkzip 2.50 for DOS, and it takes you to a "Free Evaluation"
page.
Click to expand...

You //can// download PK zip for FREE from the site I gave you. You
//can// USE it for FREE. I just downloaded it again to prove the point.

TO THE PERSON WHO ASKED FOR some sample batch files. Well, first of all
read the manual that comes with it. You simply put file names and paths
in a text file. For instance I have "mail.txt" with the path names and
files to my email stuff. "photos.txt" for the family photos etc. If you
want all files in a folder put: C:\myfolder\*.*

To backup files that have changed, use this as a template:

Pkzip archive.zip -whs -i -rP -$d @archive.txt

This will create a compressed archive of all files listed in
"archive.txt" but only if they have changed (incremental bakup) since
the last time the batch was run. The archive is "archive.zip". My CD-R
is on drive Z. To burn to it:

move archive.zip z:\Backup\Incremnt\archive0.zip

I do five incremental bakups and then a full bakup. To do a fullbakup
use this comand - again with archive.txt as an example:

Pkzip archive.zip -whs -a+ -rP -$d @archive.txt

If anyone would like a sample batch with fuller details, including
features listed below email me privately: -- put "proteon" without
inverted commas in the obvious place:

(e-mail address removed)

Features of my batch:

Automatic checking that CD-RW or CD-R is in place
Listing of all files backed up
Listing of any files that weren't present
Automatic switching to full bakup after 5 incremental bakups
Log of bakup dates

AND it's REALLY fast. However, please be aware that it is your
responsibilty if you use it. The normal legal caveats apply.

/Scrubbs
 
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Adam Leinss

Scrubbs@reply_group.fr wrote in
You //can// download PK zip for FREE from the site I gave you. You
//can// USE it for FREE. I just downloaded it again to prove the
point.
Click to expand...

Wrong. From their web site:

"PKZIP 2.50 for DOS
Thank you for your interest in PKZIP 2.50 for DOS. PKWARE no longer
offers a shareware version of this product, however we invite you to
visit our online store where you can purchase a license for this and
other PKZIP products available on a wide variety of operating system
platforms."

However, if you search for PK250DOS.EXE via Google, you will find the
"shareware" version of PKZIP. However, I think I know why they
pulled it. If you run PKZIP.EXE, this is the message you get when
you run it:

"If you use PKZIP on a regular basis you are strongly encouraged to
register it. With a full registration you will receive a
comprehensive printed manual,the latest version of PKZIP, PKUNZIP &
PKSFX software, and discounts on future upgrades of PKZIP for DOS and
other platforms. See the documentation for ordering and commercial &
distribution licensing information."

Note that registration is completely *VOLUNTARY* and not required to
use the program. I've installed a few programs which use the
"shareware" version of PKZIP/PKUNZIP! Now they want to charge you
$47.00 for this program which I think is ridiculous given the fact
that it's been provided free for at least 10 years!

Adam
 
D

Dave

You might find this useful if you're using win9X and looking for
flexible bakups. Download freeware PK zip v2.50 from here: -- you need
to register but it's free:

http://www.filelibrary.com/Contents/DOS/1/index.html

Now using you can write a simple batch file that runs within win9x, and
will compress and bakup a whole pc or selected folders/files. Works with
long file names. I've written a simple one that then burns the
compressed files on to a CD-R. What's useful about this is that using PK
Zip you can optionally bakup just the files that have changed. It's a
very flexible bakup solution and YOU (not someone else's program) are in
absolute control.

If anyone is interested I'd be happy to post some sample batch files
that you can easily configure to do precisely the bakup that you want.

/Scrubbs
Click to expand...
Try using:-
http://www.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/
IIRC there are 16 & 32 bit versions for command line & batchfiles, and a
GUI. The 32 bit version does long file names.
I've been using it for years with no problems.
HTH, Dave
 

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