UBXv1.00D
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(c)1995 Satori Publishing

DISTRIBUTION STATUS:
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This archive, and its files, are freely distributable.  You may copy 
and distribute this as you wish, or even sell it as part of a shareware
collection, as long as all files remain intact.

DISCLAIMER:
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Although this program has been thoroughly test, it is provided "AS IS",
and is without warranty of any kind, including fitness of purpose.

ARCHIVE CONTENTS:
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This archive contains the following:
  UBX100D.EXE  - The main executable program.
  README.TXT   - The file you are reading now.
  UBX100D.ICO  - An icon file for using with Windows.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
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UBX (Universal Binary eXchanger) converts binary files to ASCII (standard
text files), and back again.  The purpose of this program is to allow for
transmission and reception of binary files (i.e., any file other than a
text file) through "text only" services such as Internet Email.

This gives an advantage to those whose access to the Internet is limited
to Email.  For example, someone on CompuServe could send a program file
to a friend on GEnie or America OnLine by using standard Email.

PROGRAM FEATURES:
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There are other "binary-to-text" converters, but UBX has the following
features:
   - HIGH EFFICIENCY: Converting binary bytes (with 256 possible values)  
          to ASCII text (with a maximum of 96 possible values) invariably 
          causes the text file to be larger than the original binary file.  
          UBX uses compression to help minimize these increases.  The text 
          file will be only 34% larger than the original binary file.
   
   - UNIVERSAL: The text files generated with UBX should be compatible with
          all Email and other text-only services.  You can convert ANY type
          of binary file with this program: image files (.GIF, .JPG, etc.),
          EXE and COM files, even archived files (.ZIP, .LZH, .ZOO), etc.).
   
   - MULTI-PLATFORM: The text files are also compatible with other operating
          systems, such as Macintosh and Amiga.

   - EASY TO USE: Only two commands are needed.  And, when converting ASCII
          files back to binary, the program intelligently skips extraneous
          data, such as Email headers.

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INTRUCTIONS:
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HARD DISK INSTALLATION
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To install onto your hard disk, just copy the file UBX100D.EXE to any
directory.  To maximize ease of use, it is strongly recommended that you
place the file in a directory referenced by the "PATH" statement in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  A good, common directory is "C:\DOS".

CONVERTING A BINARY FILE TO A TEXT (ASCII) FILE:
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The command format is:
 
              UBX a [InputFileName] [OutputFileName]

Examples:
   To convert the file "c:\utils\foobar.gif" to "c:\aol\uploads\test.txt",
   type:
              UBX a c:\utils\foobar.gif c:\aol\uploads\test.txt


   To convert the file "moreicon.zip" (located in the current directory),
   to "moreicon.asc", type:
              UBX a moreicon.zip moreicon.asc

CONVERTING AN ASCII (TEXT) FILE BACK TO A BINARY FILE:
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The command format is:
              
              UBX b [InputFileName] [OutputFilePath (optional)]

Please note that the original filename is encoded in the ASCII file, so
you only need to supply the output file path.  Even that is optional; if
you omit it, the converted file will be placed in the current directory
(i.e., the directory from which you invoked UBX).

Examples:
   To convert the file "TEST.TXT", located in the "C:\AOL\DOWNLOADS"  
   directory, back into its original, binary form, and in the directory 
   "C:\WINDOWS", type:
             UBX b c:\aol\downloads\test.txt c:\windows

    You could also do this by making sure you are in the "C:\WINDOWS"
    directory, and typing:
             UBX b c:\aol\downloads\test.txt

HINTS AND TIPS:
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1) The text file produced by this program consists of a line with one
word, "START"; the next line is the original binary filename; following
lines contain the binary program, converted to ASCII text; finally, a
line containing the word "FINISH".

2) As long as you do not disturb anything between the lines containing
the words "START" and "FINISH", everything will be okay.  You can add
messages anywhere else in the text file.  When the file is reconverted
back to binary, those messages will be ignored.

VERSION 1.00D LIMITATIONS
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In order to encourage registrations, this program will process files
16K bytes and smaller.

VERSION 2.00D ENHANCEMENTS
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Version 2.00D handles files of any size, and also has optional password
encryption.

HOW TO REGISTER
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The cost to register, and upgrade to version 2.00D, is only $10.95, plus
$2 shipping and handling, for anywhere in the world.

Online registration on CompuServe:  registering this way is fast, easy, 
    and convenient.  We receive notification via Email, and your
    CompuServe account is charged for the cost of registering.  It is
    also the fastest way to register:  95% of orders received via
    CompuServe's registration service is shipped within 24 hours.

    To register, just type GO SWREG at any prompt.  To register, search
    by "ID #"; the ID # for UBX100D is #4837. 
   
Otherwise you can register via mail.  Feel free to use the registration
form below:

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REGISTRATION FORM (UBX version 1.00D)

Name: ________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________

Email address (optional): ____________________________________________

Disk type (check one): [ ] 3.5", DSDD
                       [ ] 5.25", DSDD

Make check or money order (for $12.95) payable to "Satori Publishing".
International orders are recommended to use International Postal
Money orders.

Mail to:
        Satori Publishing
        P.O. Box 8566
        Michigan City, IN  46361-8566
        USA

We can also handle C.O.D. orders (USA only), for a $3 surcharge.
E-mail, phone, or fax your order:

Email:
   Internet       : DuneWalker@GEnie.geis.com
   CompuServe     : 72124,3074
   GEnie          : DuneWalker
   America Online : DuneWalker
   Delphi         : DuneWalker

Phone/fax:
   (219) 879-1309

















