Bbczip — Part 2-

: If you are distributing these files, it is best practice to provide them inside a .ssd or .dsd disc image alongside the .zip file.

Standard ZIP tools often strip away the critical metadata (Load/Exec addresses) required by BBC Micro hardware to run programs. Part 2- bbczip

In the context of the BBC Micro and Acorn computing systems, (and its counterpart BBCUnZip ) is a utility used to archive and compress files while specifically preserving Acorn-specific metadata , such as load and execution addresses. : If you are distributing these files, it

: It is often safest to get the raw ZIP archive onto the Acorn media (via a Gotek drive or SD card) and then run an Acorn-platform unzipper (like SparkPlug or BBCUnZip ) directly on that hardware to ensure file integrity. : It is often safest to get the

: Group related files (e.g., a game's main binary, its screen data, and its loader) into a single directory before zipping to ensure they remain together when extracted. 3. Handle Cross-Platform Compatibility

If you are moving files between a PC and an original BBC Micro/Master:

: Ensure your file names follow the format Filename.inf so the utility knows which metadata belongs to which binary. 2. Configure Parameters