**************************************************
*** PakScape v0.08 ***
*** ***
*** Author: Peter 'Riv' Engström ***
*** E-mail: riviera@earthling.net ***
*** Copyright (C) 1999-2000 by Peter Engström. ***
*** All rights reserved. ***
**************************************************


PakScape is a PAK/PK3 explorer/creator. Since PK3 files are really
ZIP files it can also be used as a ZIP explorer/creator.


Features
--------
* Multiple Document Interface
* Explorer-like UI
* Drag & drop (including to and from Explorer)
* Import/export files and directories


Bugs/Limitations
----------------
* When moving objects (files and directories) all of the original
objects will be deleted unless you cancel the operation in a
'Confirm Replace' dialog. Answering 'No' will only result in that
the destination file is not overwritten- the file to be moved will
still be deleted!
* Files can often only be viewed once.
* The compression choice isn't always enabled when it should.


Technical Information
---------------------
Maximum files in a PAK file: 4096
Maximum path in a PAK file: 55 bytes

Maximum files in a PK3 file: 65535
Maximum path in a PK3 file: 65535 bytes


To Do
-----
* Re-write the entire application...
* Context menus
* Support for more file formats
* Help file
* Installer


Supporting PakScape
-------------------
PakScape is freeware but donations are accepted and encouraged. Just
send bills in your favourite currency (US dollars and Swedish crowns
preferred)- no checks, postal money orders or similar.
Here's my address:

Peter Engström
Grindtorpsv 31, 8tr
SE-183 49 Täby
SWEDEN

The money will help me develop the next generation of this program
which is planned to support more file formats (tar,gzip,bzip2,cab),
file format plug-ins, install program from archive and more. Whether
the next generation will be freeware or shareware is not yet
determined, but if you include at least USD 5 and your e-mail
address with your donation you will get a free copy no matter what.
The next generation is scheduled for release this October at the
latest, but lack of donations will postpone the release further.


Credits/Acknowledgements
------------------------
PakScape uses the zlib compression library,
Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler.


Legal/Disclaimer
----------------
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR
CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR
PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY
OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE
USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGE.

You may distribute the software only if it is free of charge and
the software remains intact.

Less Information

More Information »