Part 2- Bbczip Online
If you are moving files between a PC and an original BBC Micro/Master:
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. Part 2- bbczip
: 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. If you are moving files between a PC
Standard ZIP tools often strip away the critical metadata (Load/Exec addresses) required by BBC Micro hardware to run programs. : Use a utility like *CAT or *EX
: Use a utility like *CAT or *EX on the BBC Micro after a test extraction to confirm the addresses were preserved.