UnZip with System 6

#1 Fri, 9 Nov 2007 - 02:56 68kMLA

Is there any software that will unzip .zip files under System 6? I tried all the stuffits, but they need System 7 for the versions that unzip .zips.

#2 Fri, 9 Nov 2007 - 15:52 68kMLA

There is an old shareware program called "ZipIt 1.3.5" that seems to work.

I don't currently have a convenient way to upload something that is on a Sys-6 machine (working on that).

#3 Fri, 9 Nov 2007 - 20:33 68kMLA

Does anybody have a copy of that they could beam me? I googled it and couldn't find a copy for download. If nobody has it, I found out it is included with this book.

#4 Fri, 9 Nov 2007 - 20:50 68kMLA

Just a general note, but if you are looking for quick answers and downloads, the System 6 Heaven site is always a good starting point. The 68000 Mac Internet FAQ is also a useful resource when you are trying to bring something "new" (OK, about 1995 vintage) to a 68K Mac on System 6.

#5 Fri, 9 Nov 2007 - 21:07 68kMLA

I think I'll get the book from Amazon, since it's so cheap.

#6 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 - 02:13 68kMLA

Have you tried the ZipIt web page? http://www.maczipit.com/download.html

Its by the same author that is listed in the 1.3.5 splash screen.

He lists a version 1.4 that works on Macs earlier than Sys 8.6. Since its shareware there is no harm in trying it. If that doesn't work you can contact the author and ask if he can supply version 1.3.5 which does work on Sys 6.0.8

Mike D

#7 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 - 04:29 68kMLA

It didn't work, which is a good thing because I already ordered the book with 1.3.5 on CD-ROM.

#8 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 - 00:02 68kMLA

I got my ZipIt 1.3.5 from the CD-ROM. When I run it, I get this, then this. Any ideas on how to make it work? Is there another System 6 App to extract zips? :?: