djo7613@hardy.u.washington.edu (Dick O'Connor) (10/16/90)
This info comes straight from the Heath/Zenith User's Group BBS, to help
answer questions some of you have asked about the ZDS-specific files:
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COM1 [ ZDS Database ]
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ZDS.DIR 8467 10-05-90 This file that you're currently
looking at.
PKZ110.EXE 149029 3-23-90 This is PKWARE's newest(v1.10)
librarying/archiving utility. It's more
efficient than the older 'ARC' format, and
it's fast. We will be using this newer
format here on HUG/TBBS, so get this file!!
This file is self-extracting and contains the
complete ZIP-system including documentation
and self-extraction software (which is easier
to use now). Now includes ZIPFIX! This
latest version now has a more efficient
compression algorithm!
ZDS_PROD.ZIP 16482 10-05-90 This file contains a somewhat
comprehensive list of a good majority of ZDS
products, both old and new. It is by no means
complete, but it does contain longer
descriptions of each product; a good majority
of which, have appeared in the Bargain Centre,
and will probably appear, in the future. If
you buy products from the Bargain Centre, get
this file. The descriptions are from ZDS, and
is copyrighted Zenith Data Systems (c) 1990.
This is for your personal use only. Please
don't upload it to other systems.
TIPS0815.ZIP 13454 9-26-90 This file is a compilation of one
user's tips, Craig S. Stevenson, while using
the following harware/software combinations:
DesqView 2.25, 2.26, QEMM 4.23, QEMM 5.00,
Manifest 1.00, PCTools Deluxe 5.5, 6,
RBBS-PC 17.3 /0227/0518 /ANSIED Doorway 2.05,
2.06, Beta X00.SYS Version 1.22, ADCACHE
Version 1.20, SUPER-PC-KWIK Version 1.54, DSZ
Version 4-11, 6-26, USR Courier Dual Standard,
HST 14400, Zenith Z386-25, Z286-12, Z286-8,
Z159-8, DTK 386-25, ZDOS 3.3+, ZDOS 4.0.
Updated file with more info.
ZL-X.ZIP 1527 8-09-90 Here's some information on the ZL-1
and ZL-2. It consists of the experiences
of one user, Chuck Santose.
FIXSPRN.ZIP 7433 7-27-90 U/L and written by: 'PAT SWAYNE'.
Fix for ZDS computers that are using a serial
style printer instead of parallel.
SWAPFILE.ZIP 15385 7-20-90 U/L by: 'PAT SWAYNE'. New version
for ZDS to fix the MicroSoft version.
WINDOWS3.UPG 2780 7-12-90 Ordering information and form to
obtain the ZDS version of Microsoft
Windows Version 3.
DOS4.UPG 2906 7-12-90 Ordering Information and form to
obtain the ZDS version of MS-DOS Version 4.01.
BADDISK.UPG 1462 7-12-90 Information on how to obtain a
replacement disk if one of yours happens
to be defective.
286LP12.ZIP 4589 6-15-90 U/L by: GREG BRAITHWAITE' Upgrade
procedure for the 286LP 8Mhz. NOTE: Although
the file is in the ZDS Specific Section, in NO
WAY is this procedure supported by ZDS, ZDS
Medallion Dealers, or even ANYONE with Z's
in their name. YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN!
CONFIG89.ZIP 6152 4-30-90 Text file containing valuable
hardware configuration information for the
H/Z-89 All-In-One Computer. This info was
Uploaded by Pat Swayne, and was originally
uncovered by the infamous "Michiana Jones"
while looting King Tut's Tomb!
BACKUP.ZIP 17421 5-07-90 Version 3.30.08. Version 3.30.06
fails if backup date is 01/mm/yy. Version
3.30.07 can fail formating low
density 3.5" disks.
RESTORE.ZIP 15613 5-02-90 Version 3.30.07. Older versions
have numerous bugs.
EMM3.ZIP 5219 5-02-90 Expanded Memory Management driver
conforms to L/I/M EMS version 4 standards.
Use with Zenith MS-DOS Version 3.
EMM4.ZIP 5215 5-02-90 Expanded Memory Management driver
conforms to L/I/M EMS version 4 standards.
Use with Zenith MS-DOS Version 4.
HUGEBUF1.ZIP 840 5-02-90 Program (with doc) to increase the
size of the keyboard buffer on PC Compatible
computers.
MODE.ZIP 8787 5-02-90 Version 3.17. Required to enable
the Z-181 internal modem (MODE MODEM
[on/off]), change the screen palette (MODE
PALETTE n), and specify the time delay before
the backlit screen turns off (MODE EL
[time]). Enter MODE ? then 6 for help.
SUPSET.ZIP 1086 5-02-90 Zenith systems will normally use
fast, optimized video INT handler which may
not be compatible with some software packages.
"Supercompatibility" mode forces Zenith
systems to use a more compatible video
interrupt handler.
VDISK.ZIP 2211 5-02-90 Version 3.3.2. Compatible with
EMM.SYS drivers (above).
ZCACHE.ZIP 3906 5-02-90 Version 3.3.5. Compatible with
EMM.SYS drivers (above).
101.ZIP 1518 4-27-90 The SupersPort computer does not
completely emulate a 101 key keyboard. This
TSR program provides 101 key emulation on
the SupersPort.
FIXBOOT.ZIP 1755 4-27-90 This program (includes DOC) will
replace the boot sector on a 9 sector/track,
40 track, double sided 360k diskette.
SYSCLR.ZIP 986 4-27-90 Clears memory and buffers, then
attempts to reboot, with DOC.
ZXSS.ZIP 2924 4-27-90 Device driver for SupersPort/84
expansion chassis, with DOC.
ZDSMFT.ZIP 29712 4-27-90 Low level format for the
Heath/Zenith 150-330-WD AT Disk Controllers.
Use ONLY on systems with this controller that
will not PREP. CAUTION -- ZDSMFT.EXE will
erase all the data currently on the hard
disk. Includes DOC.
LIB.ZIP 17164 4-27-90 New Library Manager Version 3.02
This replaces Version 3.0.
PART.ZIP 36770 4-27-90 Current version of PART.EXE
Version 3.30.13.
PREP.ZIP 16018 5-23-90 Current version of PREP.EXE
Version 3.30.22.
VOICE.ZIP 7699 4-27-90 Device driver for the HV-2000,
Version 1.03.
SMOFF.ZIP 232 4-27-90 If the display on your external
CRT is normal, but the LCD display is 'bad'
(highlight bar not visible, incorrect
contrast, reverse video, not readable)
on the SupersPort 286e or SupersPort SX,
run SMOFF before running your software. To
undo the effect of SMOFF, execute MACHINE
VIDEO VGA at the MS-DOS prompt.
MOUSE.ZIP 32049 4-27-90 Mouse driver software upgrade
version 3.42. For the Logitech LG-10 mouse.
Fixes incompatibilities with the Zenith Z-286
LP and Z-248/12 systems.
VIDEO.ZIP 917 4-23-90 Tech. notes on ZDS VGA video boards.
Switch settings, etc.
LAPTOPS.ZIP 2229 4-23-90 Tech. notes on ZDS Laptop Computers.
Configuration, memory, switch settings, etc.
CNTRLR.ZIP 777 4-23-90 Tech. notes on ZDS AT-style
controller cards.
Z-15X.ZIP 4719 4-23-90 Tech. notes on the Z-150 series
computers. Includes 150, 152, 157, 158, 159,
etc. Configuration, memory, switch settings,
etc.
Z-24X.ZIP 4437 4-23-90 Tech. notes on the Z-240 series
computers. Includes 241, 248, etc.
Configuration, memory, switch settings, etc.
Z-28X.ZIP 2305 4-23-90 Tech. notes on the Z-286 series
computers. Memory, switch settings,
configuration, etc.
Z-38X.ZIP 5714 4-23-90 Tech. notes on the Z-386 series
computers. Memory, switch settings,
configuration, etc.
COMPATI.ZIP 15232 4-23-90 Uploaded by: 'ERIC LITT'. I placed
ccformat.com and ccdriver.sys on the download
section since it has been updated by
MicroSolutions. There was some problem with
some Zenith computer systems with the supplied
ccformat.com. If you are experiencing 1.4meg
format problems, use these files instead.
Z100UTIL.ZIP 24979 4-05-90 This package contains the original
Z-100 winchester utility programs. Programs
include: PART, PREP, DSKCOPY, SHIP, VERIFY,
and ALTCHAR.SYS. This software is copyright
Zenith Data Systems, and is for your personal
use only. It may not be sold, or uploaded to
other bulletin board systems.
PREP.ZIP 16018 5-23-90 New version of "PREP for your hard
disk from Zenith. Has some bugs fixed.
WDFMT.ZIP 13450 7-06-89 A "low-level" format program for
certain hard disk/controller combinations
that "won't" prep for some reason.
"Moby" Dick O'Connor djo7613@u.washington.edu
Washington Department of Fisheries *I brake for salmonids*