Segment.exe - A simpler file segmenter and joiner (C) 1994, 95 

Version 1.3, 3/19/95

Change Log:

 Version         Reason                                                 Date
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   1.0    initial release                                               11/94
   1.1    cosmetic changes                                              12/94
   1.2    addition of "NOREMOVE" parameter, recompile so XT can execute 02/95
   1.3    performance increase, on screen update                        03/95
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by, R. Scott Milligan, CSID: 76372,321

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Segment was developed to split large files into smaller ones for easy 
transport on to floppy diskettes, and for ease of breaking up large files on 
BBS systems for sysops (so that users can still download huge files, over
several phone calls).

It will both segment and join files, based upon the designated size you 
specify (in Kilobytes).  It will split files upto 4 terrabytes in 
size (theorectically since I used unsigned long integers), without a problem.

To use segment:

        To segment a large file:

                segment S (size) filename1.ext filename2.ext ... filenameN.ext
               
                EG: 

                   segment S 100 file1.zip file2.zip file3.zip

                   This example will segment the files named "file1.zip",
                   "file2.zip" and "file3.zip" into chunks on 100K.
                   The filenames created will be "file1.0"..."file1.N", where
                   N is the last segment.

                   The segmented copies added together will be the file size,
                   with 3 additional bytes added to store the file's original
                   extension.

                   Yes ! you can tell it to split multiple files at the same 
                   time ! This is handy for breaking up files in an upload 
                   directory.

        To Join segmented files:

                segment J [NOREMOVE] file1 file2 ... fileN

                EG:

                   segment J file1.zip file2.zip file3.zip

                   This example will put the files back together into their
                   original format under the names "file1.zip", "file2.zip",
                   and "file3.zip".

                   Yes ! you can tell it to join multiple files at the same 
                   time ! This is handy for joining lots of files in a 
                   download directory.

                   if NOREMOVE is specified, segment will NOT remove the 
                   original segmented files after the join.
                
                EG:

                   segment J NOREMOVE file1.zip file2.zip file3.zip

                   NOREMOVE will tell segment not to delete the segmented
                   files. (file.0, file.1, file.2, etc.)

If you find this utility useful, please send $10.00 in US funds to:

R. Scott Milligan
112 East 7th St
Newport, Ky 41071
Attn: Segment.exe

Upon recept, I will send you a registered copy, on either a 3.5" or a 
5.25" low density diskette.  Please specify which you one you want.
Curious how it works ? enclose a check for $50.00 and I will include 
the source (in Microsoft 'C').

Thanks !

Questions about segment ? I can be reached on compuserve @ 76372,321