Software Builders Announces NetZIP Deluxe 6.3, a Software Package Designed for Downloading Files.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 1998--Software Builders today announced the immediate availability of NetZIP(R) Deluxe 6.3, a suite of utility programs that automates all facets of downloading, unzipping and installing files. Included in the new suite is a download manager (1) A function within a larger program that manages file transfers from a remote device to the user. (2) A utility that replaces the native download function in a Web browser. , zip and unzip To decompress a file in the .ZIP file format. See Zip file. 1. (tool, compression) unzip - To extract files from an archive created with PKWare's PKZIP archiver. 2. capabilities, automatic software install from the Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. , the ability to scan files for computer viruses, a reconnect feature and NetZIP Folders. What's in NetZIP Deluxe 6.3 NetZIP Deluxe is a suite of three components integrated together to seamlessly manage downloads and ZIP files (1) A file that contains one or more files that have been compressed into the ZIP format. Also called a "ZIP archive," "zipped file" or "zipped archive," the ZIP algorithm is the most popular compression method in use. Not Just the . . NetZIP Web - This Web browser plug-in has changed the way people download files from the Internet. Once installed, NetZIP Web automatically activates and begins the download when a user clicks on a ZIP or EXE file (EXEcutable file) Pronounced "ex-ee file." The name given to a program in machine language that is ready to run in DOS, Windows, OS/2 and VMS. The name comes from the .EXE extension at the end of the program name; for example: XYZ.EXE. . The user is then given the option to scan the file for computer viruses, protecting the computer from any damage. NetZIP Classic - The classic desktop version of the NetZIP software family has a new interface, making it easier to use and more efficient than ever. Still able to zip and unzip files with incredible speed, Classic also has a handy 'Span Disk' function. This allows users to span a ZIP file that is too large for a single floppy disk over several diskettes. The 'Checkout' button can be used to test out software and then do a quick and easy clean up if the software is not wanted. NetZIP Folders - This is brand new technology that will revolutionize rev·o·lu·tion·ize tr.v. rev·o·lu·tion·ized, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·es 1. To bring about a radical change in: Television has revolutionized news coverage. 2. the way ZIP files are used. Current ZIP files must be unzipped and zipped every time you want to view or modify them, a major problem. NetZIP Folders treats every ZIP file just like a regular folder. When you use Windows Explorer See Explorer. , your ZIP files will appear as a ZIP folder, double click on the folder and open up the document you want to use. No need to unzip! When you are done working with the document, save it and close it. No need to zip! All the time the file is compressed on your hard drive, saving space. Use NetZIP Classic to zip files up the first time and never worry about them again. For More information, visit URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. address: http://www.netzip.com/new
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