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PKZIP (R) FAST! Create/Update Utility Version 2.50 03-01-1999
Copyright 1989-1999 PKWARE Inc. All Rights Reserved
PKZIP Reg. U.S. Pat. and Tm. Off. Patent No. 5,051,745
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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. If you plan to
distribute the Shareware version of PKZIP 2.50 for DOS to friends,
associates, or to an online service, please distribute the file 
PK250DOS.EXE rather than individual files.

Installation
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To install PKZIP 2.50 for DOS:

   Run the PKZIP Shareware self-extracting setup program by typing 
   the following and pressing ENTER:
   
     a:pk250dos.exe -d c:\pkware
   
   In this example, the PKZIP for DOS file set will be installed from
   the a: drive into the c:\pkware directory.

If you need further assistance with installing or using this 
software, please contact our Technical Support Department as follows:

  Phone:          414-354-8699
  Fax:            414-354-8559
  Email:          support@pkware.com
  Web:            http://www.pkware.com
  CompuServe:     Go PKWARE
  PKWARE BBS:     414-354-8670

  Address:        9025 N. Deerwood Drive              
                  Brown Deer, WI 53223  USA

Files included with this release
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PK250DOS.EXE 
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  This is the installation file for PKZIP 2.50 for DOS.

  The following files will be installed on your system:

  ADDENDUM.TXT    A file describing the new functionality in this 
                  release.

  HINTS.TXT       Document with answers to frequently asked questions
                  about PKZIP for DOS.   

  LICENSE.TXT     License information for using PKZIP 2.50 for DOS.

  MANUAL.TXT      ASCII version of the PKZIP for DOS User Guide.

  OMBUDSMN.ASP    Association of Shareware Professionals statement.

  ORDER.TXT       A list of distributors and an order form for
                  purchasing PKWARE products.

  PKUNZIP.EXE     PKUNZIP 2.50 for DOS.

  PKUNZJR.COM     PKUNZIP 2.50 for DOS Junior.

  PKZIP.EXE       PKZIP 2.50 for DOS.

  PKZIPFIX.EXE    PKZIPFIX 2.50 for DOS.

  README.TXT      Information about PKZIP 2.50 for DOS (this file).
  
  WHATSNEW.TXT    A file describing the new features in this release.

  ZIP2EXE.EXE     ZIP2EXE (PKSFX) 2.50 for DOS.
  
Windows 9x/NT Compatibility
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While PKZIP 2.50 for DOS is generally compatible with the Windows NT
operating system, some functionality (e.g. Long File Names; NTFS file
system) is NOT currently supported. Additionally, PKUNZJR and PKSFXJR
do NOT presently provide support for Long File Names under the 
Windows 9x and Windows NT operating systems.
